Sommelier

LEJARDINIER-houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Benefits Hub Discounts

Family Meal Provided

On-site Educational Classes

Job summary

Le Jardinier at MFAH in Houston seeks a dedicated Sommelier to elevate our wine program and guest experience. This role focuses on expert wine service, pairing, and guest engagement in a museum-adjacent setting.

Under the Beverage Manager and Executive Chef, you will guide wine pairings, mentor staff, manage the wine list and cellar, and deliver knowledgeable, attentive service in a vibrant environment that values hospitality and quality.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of restaurant experience.
• Organized with strong communication skills.
• English reading and speaking ability required.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Food Handlers Safety Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the ambassador of the restaurant’s cuisine and culture.
• Collaborate with Beverage Manager and Executive Chef on wine pairings.
• Assist FOH team with wine recommendations and service.
• Provide attentive table service and wine knowledge to guests.
• Mentor staff’s wine knowledge and manage wine program training.
• Oversee wine list, cellar, inventories, and cost controls.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Hospitality passion

Experience 2-5 years

Education

Food Handlers Safety Certificate

Job description

Michelin Star Chef Alain Verzeroli seeks individuals with strong work ethic and passion for service to join his leadership team at Le Jardinier @ MFAH

Opening this spring at MFAH’s new Kinder Building is Le Jardinier, a French restaurant with chef Alain Verzeroli leading the kitchen. Vezreroli comes to Houston after 20 years of working alongside vaunted chef Joel Robuchon at iconic restaurants like Arpege, and will oversee a menu of “vegetable-rich” dishes made with locally sourced organic produce and meats. The restaurant’s open-air patio will offer views of the museum’s sculpture garden.

ASommelieris responsible for always providing prompt and friendly food and beverage service to our guests by following the restaurant brand standard. This role will set the stage for the experience a guest will have and will be responsible for the guest experience by providing prompt, attentive table service and by being all - knowing regarding our menu, beverage, and wine offerings. The Sommelier is energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about hospitality, food and beverage. The person will be a role model for the restaurant and accountable for the action taken. This role is an ambassador of the wine program, ensuring that each guest receives the best service and guidance/ information regarding their wine selection. This role will motivate and mentor staff’s wine knowledge and commit themselves to fostering an environment of excellence in food, wine and service. Working under the Beverage Manager, the Sommelier is also involved with development and management of the wine program, including the maintenance of the wine list and the wine cellar, the creation and the implementation of training materials and the management of inventories and cost control.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as the ultimate ambassador of the restaurant’s cuisine and culture to our guests.
• Works together with the Beverage Manager and the Executive Chef to create food and wine pairings
• Work with all FOH team to expedite and provide excellent service to all guests; assist members and guests during the dinner services with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their meal, decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Sets the stage for the experience a guest will have and will be responsible for the guest experience by providing prompt, attentive table service and by being all - knowing regarding our menu, beverage, and wine offerings.
• Is energetic, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about hospitality, food and beverage.
• The person will be a role model for the restaurant and accountable for the action taken.
• Works with a strong attention to detail and directs the activities of their support staff to ensure a friendly and casual dining experience.

Your Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in restaurants, or establishments of similar caliber.
• You must be organized, motivating, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Food Handlers Safety Certificate Preferred
• Ability to read, speak and interpret documents in clear English.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the restaurant in a timely basis.
• Must have manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and stretch. Can frequently lift up to 30 pounds, as well as work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule. (including nights, weekends, and holidays)
• We seek individuals who pursue this career as a passion and a profession.

We are a team of hospitality professionals committed to creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and staff. Our mission is to operate a financially responsible organization in an environment where work feels good.

RESPECT for our team, guests, partners, purveyors and our environment.

EMPOWER our staff to think and act on their own with a Sense of Urgency.

PRIDE ourselves in providing generous hospitality, distinctive cuisine and exceptional service.

MENTOR, we encourage personal and professional Development.

EMBRACE the daily challenge and have fun. We are all in this together!

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance Discounts
• Benefits Hub Discounts
• Family Meal Provided
• On site Educational Classes

Bastion Hospitality LLC –is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion Hospitality, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Employees must maintain the confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality, LLC. Tact and discretion must be used in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a positive image of Bastion Hospitality, LLC.

We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Compensation: To be discussed