Wine Director

Landry's, LLC. • Washington, DC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wine Director is responsible for ensuring excellence in guest satisfaction through a commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style. This role involves working the floor during restaurant hours, guiding guests through beverage offerings, and executing wine service. The Wine Director will maximize wine revenue through attentive, guest-centered salesmanship, assist service staff and management with basic restaurant tasks when necessary, and possess commanding knowledge of the wine list, menu pairings, and all other beverages offered. Additionally, this role includes ordering all wine to ensure accurate inventory and sufficient product on hand to support operations.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of Sommelier experience in a fine dining, high volume environment
• Passion for wine and people
• Extensive wine knowledge; hospitality focused and strong ability to sell
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

Nice To Haves

• Level 2 certified Sommelier Court of Masters is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands-on, lead by example management style
• Works the floor during restaurant hours, guiding guests through the beverage offerings and executing wine service
• Maximizes wine revenue through attentive, guest-centered salesmanship
• Assists the service staff and management team with basic restaurant tasks when necessary
• Possess commanding knowledge of the wine list, a thorough understanding of the menu and how the two pair, as well as all other beverages offered
• Orders all wine to ensure inventory is accurate and product on hand sufficient to support operations

Benefits

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed