Sommelier
About The Position
The iconic Little Palm Island is one of a kind. Just 30 minutes from Key West, yet a world away, Little Palm Island is the only private Island resort in the continental U.S. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Little Palm offers unmatched privacy and tranquility. With a selection of 30 luxury suites, a Balinese-style spa, the main attraction is the exclusive waterside fine dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with sunset views and fire pits for enjoying a nightcap. For decades guests have come to experience the exotic destination, award-winning fare, uncompromising service within a luxurious, yet comfortable island atmosphere. With over half of the seats located right on the ocean, The Dining Room seats 100 guests and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, our team serves wine and fine cocktails in the lounge, in-room dining, and caters to small, refined private gatherings. As Sommelier, you will curate and manage the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring a diverse and high-quality selection. You will share your expertise with our guests and service staff. Merging your passion for wine with your understanding of fine dining, will allow you creativity flow with wine-parings. Conducting wine tastings and staff training sessions to enhance wine knowledge and service standards is an important component of the position. Your specialized knowledge will allow you to partner with our Executive Chef on daily menu changes.
Requirements
- Knowledge of fine dining and passion for fine wines
- Highly professional, welcoming personality
- Ability to stay updated on wine trends, regions, and vintages to keep the wine program current and competitive
- Innovation in increasing both knowledge and sales of wine in The Dining Room
- Passion for sharing wine knowledge to elevate the dining experience of guests
- Drive to exceed expectations for this iconic location
Responsibilities
- Curate and manage the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring a diverse and high-quality selection
- Share expertise with guests and service staff
- Create wine pairings
- Conduct wine tastings and staff training sessions to enhance wine knowledge and service standards
- Partner with the Executive Chef on daily menu changes
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
- competitive pay
- commission potential
- matching 401k
- health benefits
- generous travel discounts
- paid time off
- opportunity to join a team in paradise
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
