Sommelier

Auberge Collection; Stanly (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection in Napa Valley invites a skilled wine professional to cultivate a distinctive wine list and pair guests with exceptional selections.

You will lead guest service standards, train staff on wine knowledge, perform quality checks, and partake in tastings to continually elevate the program.

This on-site, full-time role offers growth within a luxury resort renowned for its hospitality and wine program.

Qualifications

• Experience with wine, champagne by the glass and bottle selections.
• Two years in a fine dining wine program.
• Must hold Food Handler's Card.
• RBS Training required.
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the wine program.
• Provide leadership and direction in guest service standards within wine and beverage operations to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Maintain the integrity of the wine program through frequent quality checks of opened wines by the glass.
• Maintain complete knowledge of brands, characteristics of wines, bottle selections, glassware and garnishes, bar menu items, preparation methods and prices.
• Assist in training staff on beverage knowledge and systems relating to the wine.
• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars as part of continuing education.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is the resort of new Napa, bringing a bold, dynamic energy and creating an unrivaled destination and community itself. Set on over 700 acres of rolling vineyards and farmland in the southern section of Napa Valley’s wine-growing region with access to both Napa and Sonoma, the resort includes 135 airy cottage guestrooms and suites, featuring outdoor terraces with fire pits and views of the Mayacamas Mountains. Stanly Ranch offers a rare ownership opportunity consisting of a limited collection of three- to six-bedroom Vineyard Homes and furnished two-bedroom Villas. The resort features Halehouse, an Auberge spa offering targeted and intentional treatments that help you reach your full potential, three unique dining venues including Bear, which pays homage to local farmers and makers, and a behind-the-scenes look at wine country with a unique range of thrilling adventures and immersive experiences. Embracing its 100-year Napa Valley history, Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection has undergone an evolution from a working ranch to a deeply-rooted luxury destination capturing the casual honest luxury of culture and cultivation.

Job Description

Cultivate a one-of-a-kind wine list, pairing our guests with delicious food and precisely chosen wine. This role will ensure the wine program is represented beyond the level of expectations by increasing guest satisfaction, sales, and profitability and achieving excellence in wine service.

• Support the management team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the wine program
• Provide leadership and direction in the execution and measurement of guest service standards within wine and beverage operations to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Maintain the integrity of the wine program through frequent quality checks of opened wines by the glass.
• Maintain complete knowledge of;
  • all brands
  • particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass
  • bottle selections
  • designated glassware and garnishes for drinks
  • all bar menu items
  • preparation method/time, portion sizes, presentation, and prices.
• Assist in training staff members on beverage knowledge and systems relating to the wine.
• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars, when available, as part of continuing education to aid in program and personal development.

The starting range for this position is $25.00. This is the pay rate for this position that Stanly Ranch reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Qualifications

• Current Food Handler's Card
• RBS Training Required
• Must be of minimum age to serve alcohol
• At least two years of experience in a comparable fine dining environment
• Knowledge of wine, cocktail, and beer menus and the ability to service them accordingly
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

GLE Operations LLCis an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.GLE Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,GLE Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.