Sommelier

Innovative Dining Group; Napa (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking sommeliers to join its team in Napa Valley. The role entails promoting wine sales through expert knowledge of wines and customer education. Responsibilities include monitoring sales, conducting inventories, and assisting with staff training. Ideal candidates will have extensive wine knowledge, exceptional customer service skills, and at least two years of experience in a high-end restaurant. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a culinary opening at Casa Mani Resort.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive knowledge of wines.
• Minimum of two years' experience at a high-end, high-volume restaurant.
• Steakhouse experience with wine certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily sales, ordering, par levels, and costs.
• Conduct monthly and year-end wine inventory.
• Assist with staff training and coordinate wine pairings.

Skills

Knowledge of wines

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Open Table

Toast

CTUIT

Job description

BOA Steakhouse is now hiring SOMMELIERS to join our team!

Full and Part time positions available.

Innovative Dining Group (IDG), the acclaimed hospitality company behind iconic restaurant brands including BOA Steakhouse, Sushi Roku, and Katana, is bringing its signature energy and culinary innovation to Napa Valley this Summer! Known for creating trend-setting dining destinations that blend exceptional cuisine, striking design, and vibrant social atmosphere, IDG is expanding into luxury resort dining with a dynamic new culinary partnership at Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley.

At this newly transformed resort in the heart of wine country, IDG is developing a collection of elevated dining experiences rooted in seasonality, craftsmanship, and modern technique. From a signature steakhouse to lively social spaces and locally driven offerings, each concept reflects IDG’s commitment to bold flavor, high-quality ingredients, and unforgettable guest experiences. This is a unique opportunity to join one of Napa Valley’s most anticipated culinary destinations and be apart of our opening team—apply today!

A successful Sommelier has an in-depth knowledge of wines, as well as the ability to quickly recall and share complex information about different types of wines, wine pairings and tasting notes. Their main responsibility is to promote wine sales through staff and customer education.

Key Responsibilities

• Continually monitor daily sales, ordering, par levels and costs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for inventory levels.
• Conduct the monthly wine inventory and year end inventory.
• Assist with staff training.
• Print and maintain all the wines lists needed by the business level.
• Coordinate wine up-sell, wine pairing with the service team.
• Be accessible and available to employees.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent people skills when dealing with employees and guests.

What we are looking for

• A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• A genuine passion for providing the highest level of hospitality to all our guests.
• Extensive knowledge of wine.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel; Open Table, Toast and CTUIT.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a flexible schedule, available to work daytime, evening and/or weekend shifts.
• Steakhouse experience with wine certification is preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time efficiently.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and have a strong work ethic.
• A minimum of two years' experience at a high-end, high-volume restaurant is a must.

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