Senior Sommelier: Bespoke Wine Service & Cellar Steward

Detroit Athletic Club; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Detroit Athletic Club seeks a Sommelier to deliver refined wine experiences for members and support the club’s wine program. This role blends polished floor service with disciplined cellar organization to ensure wines are presented with care and stored properly.

Joining the team, you will work with the Assistant Wine Director to enhance dining experiences, assist with wine lists, and contribute to tasting events while upholding the highest standards of hospitality.

Qualifications

• Sommelier certification (CMS Intro/Certified) or WSET Level 2+ preferred.
• 2–5 years of wine-focused experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, or private club environments.
• Strong foundational knowledge of classic wine regions, varietals, and styles.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail in cellar management.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for guest interaction.
• Ability to lift and move wine cases and work in cellar environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide polished, personalized wine service across all dining venues.
• Guide members through wine selections with pairing recommendations.
• Present, open, decant, and serve wines according to elevated service standards.
• Build relationships with members to understand preferences and enhance their dining experience.
• Support wine service for club events, private functions, and wine dinners.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and logical bin placement within the main cellar and satellite storage areas.
• Receive and inspect all wine deliveries for accuracy and condition.
• Label, catalog, and properly store wines according to established cellar systems.
• Assist with monthly inventories to ensure accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor cellar temperature, humidity, and storage conditions to protect wine quality.
• Support stock rotation and communicate low inventory or reordering needs to the Wine Director.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Education

Sommelier certification CMS Intro/Certified or WSET Level 2+

Job description

The Detroit Athletic Club seeks a Sommelier to deliver refined wine experiences for members and support the club’s wine program. This role blends polished floor service with disciplined cellar organization to ensure wines are presented with care and stored properly.

Joining the team, you will work with the Assistant Wine Director to enhance dining experiences, assist with wine lists, and contribute to tasting events while upholding the highest standards of hospitality.