Sommelier

The Global Ambassador Hotel; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits for 25+ hrs per week

Paid time off for 32+ hrs per week

Dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job summary

The Global Ambassador Hotel in Phoenix invites experienced sommeliers to join a world-class beverage program. You will rotate across multiple dining concepts, curating a compelling wine list and guiding guests with thoughtful pairings to elevate their experiences.

Under the direction of the Wine Director, you will educate guests, manage the wine cellar, train staff, and host tastings that showcase our diverse portfolio.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of luxury dining room and/or wine experience.
• Ability to curate a wine list with chefs and management.
• Educate guests on varietals, regions, and styles.
• Ensure proper stock and organization of wine cellar.
• Plan and host wine tastings and events.
• Uphold health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Stay current on wine trends and winemaking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Curate and maintain an engaging wine list in collaboration with the chefs and management team.
• Offer thoughtful food and wine pairing recommendations that elevate the guest’s dining experience.
• Educate and guide guests through the wine selection, sharing knowledge about varietals, regions, and styles.
• Ensure the wine cellar is properly stocked, organized, and managed to support service needs.
• Train and support wait staff by sharing wine knowledge and pairing insights.
• Plan and host wine tastings and special events to enhance guest engagement and brand experience.
• Uphold all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Stay current on wine trends, regions, and winemaking techniques to continually enhance offerings.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Food & wine pairing

Luxury dining experience

Staff training

Wine cellar management

Job description

Sommeliers at the Global Ambassador will have a unique opportunity to strengthen their abilities across this one-of-a-kind multi-concept wine offering. Operating at the highest level, members of the team will flex between multiple restaurants, accelerating learning opportunities, and developing leadership skills.

Lead by Wine Director, Jonathan Ross MS and Assistant Wine Director, Laura Bruno, The Global Ambassador Hotel offers an exciting, market-leading beverage program; with wine being a main pillar of the guest experience.

Why The Global Ambassador

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits available for team members working 25+ hours per week, including medical, dental, vision, and more
• Paid time off eligibility for those working 32+ hours per week
• A dynamic, fast-paced environment where passion for hospitality, teamwork, and excellence thrives

Who We Are

Hospitality refined for a global mindset.

The Global Ambassador is an internationally inspired hotel from hospitality innovator Sam Fox and the newest addition to Author & Edit, his growing collection of hospitality experiences. Created through a global lens yet deeply connected to its surroundings at the intersection of Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, the 141-room hotel brings together inspired design, world-class dining and elevated wellness in one impeccably curated destination.

Recognized with a MICHELIN Key in both 2024 and 2025 and named among Esquire's Best New Hotels in the World and Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List, The Global Ambassador offers six original dining experiences, an exclusive members club and a bespoke fitness and wellness center, including a luxurious spa. Join us in the journey of creating moments worth remembering and sharing.

What You'll Do

• 2+ years of luxury dining room and/or wine experience is required to apply.
• Curate and maintain an engaging wine list in collaboration with the chefs and management team
• Offer thoughtful food and wine pairing recommendations that elevate the guest’s dining experience
• Educate and guide guests through the wine selection, sharing knowledge about varietals, regions, and styles
• Ensure the wine cellar is properly stocked, organized, and managed to support service needs
• Train and support wait staff by sharing wine knowledge and pairing insights
• Plan and host wine tastings and special events to enhance guest engagement and brand experience
• Uphold all health, safety, and alcohol service regulations
• Stay current on wine trends, regions, and winemaking techniques to continually enhance offerings

The Global Ambassador is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

Pay Range

$17 - $20 USD