Sommelier

Tasting Room Expo; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Vintners Social Club is seeking a personable, knowledgeable associate to deliver attentive wine, food and hospitality service in our members’ lounge and public tasting room. This guest-facing role owns service in an assigned room and works closely with Server Assistants and the kitchen.

We value discreet, respectful interactions, strong wine knowledge, and a warm, attentive approach to creating lasting guest relationships in a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Hospitality background in clubs/restaurants/wine bars.
• Knowledge of California and international wines; wine service skills.
• Strong communication, discretion and attention to detail.
• Availability for shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests, learn preferences and build relationships.
• Recommend wines and food pairings; present, open, decant and serve wines with confidence.
• Take accurate orders, relay guest requests and coordinate with the kitchen.
• Own the guest experience in an assigned room, anticipate needs and pace service.
• Coordinate with floor staff, including cheese-cart service coverage.
• Learn club wines, producers, food menu, cheese selections and availability.
• Assist with opening/closing and replenishing wine and service supplies; hand over when leaving.
• Protect confidentiality of guest identities, visits, conversations and purchases.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Wine knowledge

Discretion

Attention to detail

Warm communication

Job description

Vintners Social Club is seeking a personable, knowledgeable associate to deliver attentive wine, food and hospitality service in our members’ lounge and public tasting room. This guest-facing role owns service in an assigned room and works closely with Server Assistants and the kitchen. Discretion and respect for member and guest privacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests, learn their preferences and build lasting relationships.
• Recommend wines and food pairings; present, open, decant and serve wines with confidence and care.
• Take accurate food and beverage orders, communicate guest requests and dietary needs, and coordinate timing with the Prep & Service Cook.
• Own the guest experience in an assigned room, anticipate needs and maintain a comfortable pace of service.
• Coordinate with room and roving Server Assistants, including floor coverage while an assistant provides cheese-cart service.
• Learn the club’s wines, producers, food menu, cheese selections and programming; communicate availability accurately.
• Assist with opening, closing and replenishing wine and service supplies; provide a clear handover when leaving the floor.
• Protect the confidentiality of guest identities, visits, conversations, preferences and purchases.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience in a restaurant, wine bar, private club, tasting room or comparable setting.
• Strong knowledge of California and international wines and proper wine service; formal wine education or certification is a plus, not required.
• Warm communication, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing service needs.
• Availability for shifts throughout the week, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements

This active role involves standing, walking, bending, reaching and regularly lifting and carrying trays, glassware, dishes, wine bottles and cases, and service supplies, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

What We Offer

Part-time hourly compensation plus tips. Opportunities to taste sought-after wines from California and around the world and learn alongside winery owners, winemakers and the principals behind the wines featured at the club. A luxury hospitality environment focused on personal connections and continued learning.