Seasonal Assistant Sommelier — Wine Service Leader

Mountain Careers LLC.; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort Discounts

Holiday Pay & Sick Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Roth 401(k) after 1 year/1000 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Parking Credit

Employee Meal

Job summary

The Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado, seeks a knowledgeable and service-driven Full-Time Seasonal Assistant Sommelier for the 2026-2027 winter season. The role supports the sommelier in delivering exceptional wine experiences and guest service in Sonnenalp’s premier Swiss Chalet dining setting.

Wage ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus tips. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with seasonal dates running from 11/04/2026 to 4/11/2027, adaptable to business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Degree in restaurant/hotel management preferred or equivalent F&B experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in upscale hotel/restaurant F&B and wine selling.

Responsibilities

• Assist sommelier during peak service periods and lead by example.
• Provide professional wine sales assistance and service on the Swiss Chalet floor.
• Prepare daily wine mise-en-place, update wine lists, glassware and decanters.
• Attend Sonnenalp Wine Academy sessions and participate in inventory checks.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in restaurant/hotel management

2 years experience in upscale hotel/restaurant F&B

Tools

Squirrel POS

Job description

The Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, Colorado, seeks a knowledgeable and service-driven Full-Time Seasonal Assistant Sommelier for the 2026-2027 winter season. The role supports the sommelier in delivering exceptional wine experiences and guest service in Sonnenalp’s premier Swiss Chalet dining setting.

Wage ranges from $20.00 to $22.00 per hour plus tips. Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, with seasonal dates running from 11/04/2026 to 4/11/2027, adaptable to business needs.