Head Sommelier - Luxury Wine & Training Leader

Oetker Hotel Management Company GmbH; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan matching program

Training and development opportunities

Complimentary hotelier meals

Complimentary dry cleaning

Job summary

The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach seeks a Head Sommelier to oversee our wine and beverage program, advise guests on pairings, and lead a gifted service team in a luxury setting. You will curate the wine list, train sommeliers and front-of-house colleagues, and collaborate with the culinary team to elevate every guest experience.

With at least three years of luxury hospitality experience, a Sommelier certification, and fluency in English, you will drive wine program excellence, manage procurement,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a similar capacity with luxury hotel standards.
• Certification as a Sommelier or degree in Food and Beverage in Hospitality.
• Deep knowledge of wines, vineyards, the winemaking process, spirits, and pairings, as well as the ability to train and lead a team of sommeliers and service hoteliers.

Responsibilities

• Greet, interact, and engage with guests to ensure an exceptional wine experience with personalized recommendations.
• Provide expert wine pairings and explanations based on menu and guest preferences.
• Ensure flawless wine service from presenting the bottle to pouring and decanting older wines.
• Conduct and assist with special wine-focused events and tastings to enhance guest engagement.
• Train front-of-house teams on wine service techniques and pairing principles.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Team leadership

Customer service

Fluent English

Education

Sommelier Certification or Hospitality Degree

Tools

Wine procurement management

Wine list curation

Job description

The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach seeks a Head Sommelier to oversee our wine and beverage program, advise guests on pairings, and lead a gifted service team in a luxury setting. You will curate the wine list, train sommeliers and front-of-house colleagues, and collaborate with the culinary team to elevate every guest experience.

With at least three years of luxury hospitality experience, a Sommelier certification, and fluency in English, you will drive wine program excellence, manage procurement,