Wine Director

Landry's • Philadelphia, PA

320d

About The Position

The Wine Director at Del Frisco's in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 the beverage offerings, and executing wine service. The Wine Director will maximize wine revenue through attentive, guest-centered salesmanship and assist the service staff and management team with basic restaurant tasks when necessary. A commanding knowledge of the wine list, a thorough understanding of the menu and how the two pair, as well as all other beverages offered is essential. Additionally, the Wine Director will be responsible for ordering all wine to ensure inventory is accurate and that there is 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
• Level 2 certified Sommelier Court of Masters is a plus
• Extensive wine knowledge; hospitality focused and strong ability to sell
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic

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 vacation
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places