Lead Sommelier: Curate Fine Wines & Elevate Service

Solage; Calistoga (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solage in Calistoga, CA, is seeking a wine program specialist to lead wine service and elevate guest experiences. You will manage wine selections, train staff, and ensure service standards across wine and beverage operations.

Join a fine dining team focused on quality, consistency, and profitability, with a starting rate of $25 per hour plus tips and opportunities to participate in tastings and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a fine dining environment.
• Knowledge of wine, cocktails and beers.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the wine program.
• Provide leadership and direction in the execution and measurement of guest service standards within wine and beverage operations to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Maintain the integrity of the wine program through frequent quality checks of opened wines by the glass.
• Maintain complete knowledge of brands, characteristics and description of every wine by the glass; bottle selections; glassware and garnishes; bar menu items; preparation method/time, portion sizes, presentation, and prices.
• Assist in training staff members on beverage knowledge and systems relating to the wine.
• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars as part of continuing education.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Self-motivation

Job description

Solage in Calistoga, CA, is seeking a wine program specialist to lead wine service and elevate guest experiences. You will manage wine selections, train staff, and ensure service standards across wine and beverage operations.

Join a fine dining team focused on quality, consistency, and profitability, with a starting rate of $25 per hour plus tips and opportunities to participate in tastings and ongoing education.