Italian Wine Sommelier: Lead Pairings & Program

Il Migliore Restaurant; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Il Migliore Restaurant in Boca Raton invites a seasoned sommelier to guide guests through an Italian wine program with warmth and authority. You will help shape the cellar, craft pairings, and elevate the guest experience alongside our culinary team.

You will lead wine education, manage inventory, and collaborate with distributors for private events and wine dinners. A deep knowledge of Italian regions and strong sales instincts are essential for success in this opening team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as a sommelier or wine steward in fine dining.
• Strong knowledge of Italian wine regions, grapes and producers.
• Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Proven ability to grow wine sales while giving guests genuine value.
• Polished, approachable presence and strong communication skills.
• Inventory and POS experience; comfortable with spreadsheets or inventory software.
• Legal age to serve alcohol in Florida; availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through the wine list and recommend pairings for the menu, from by-the-glass to cellar selections.
• Present, open, decant and serve wine to proper standards.
• Help select and maintain the wine list, with emphasis on Italian regions and producers.
• Manage cellar organization, storage conditions, receiving, inventory counts and product rotation.
• Track wine costs, pricing and sales performance, and recommend adjustments to management.
• Lead pre-shift wine education and train servers and bartenders on the list.
• Build relationships with distributors and assist with wine dinners and private events.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Italian wine expertise

Sales growth

Strong communication

Inventory & POS

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

Il Migliore Restaurant in Boca Raton invites a seasoned sommelier to guide guests through an Italian wine program with warmth and authority. You will help shape the cellar, craft pairings, and elevate the guest experience alongside our culinary team.

You will lead wine education, manage inventory, and collaborate with distributors for private events and wine dinners. A deep knowledge of Italian regions and strong sales instincts are essential for success in this opening team.