Sommelier

Alterra; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alterra employee pass

Free/discounted multi-resort seasonals

IKON pass

Discounted memberships

Childcare rates

Retail & F&B discounts

Friends & family tickets

Onsite medical clinic

Benefits: health, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Tuition discount

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company seeks a Sommelier for Stratton Mountain Club. The role leads the wine program, ensures top-tier service, and collaborates with the culinary team to uphold Stratton’s high standards.

This is a full-time seasonal position with a starting wage of $20.00-$22.00/hour plus commission. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in wine, strong leadership, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with wine or building a wine program
• Experience leading, coaching and training a team
• Exceptional interpersonal and guest service skills
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee the wine program for all Stratton Mountain Club outlets
• Develop, implement and train the wine program
• Handle tableside wine service and selling across F&B outlets
• Track inventory and update wine lists as needed
• Collaborate with F&B Manager to optimize wine cellar inventory
• Build rapport with high-end clientele and ensure FOH wine service standards
• Forecast wine needs and support cost controls

Skills

Wine program

Leadership & coaching

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Creative problem solving

Team environment

Weekend/holiday availability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sommelier at the Stratton Mountain Club provides leadership and wine experience necessary to grow the financial success and service quality for food and beverage operations. The Sommelier ensures quality food and beverage production, exceptional service, and financial profitability with the focus on the wine program. This is a full-time seasonal position, with a starting wage of $20.00-$22.00/hour + commission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• This Position oversees the wine program for all outlets at the club and reports to the SMC Food & Beverage Manager
• Development, implementation, & training of wine program
• Responsible for all tableside wine service and selling in all F&B outlets
• Tracks inventory and updates circulating wine list as needed
• Collaborates with F&B Manager and creates creative ways of lowering current wine cellar inventory
• Communicates and builds rapport with returning high-end clientele
• Responsible for FOH training regarding wine service & selling
• Help provide a positive work environment for all Stratton Employees
• Works in conjunction with the Executive Chef to ensure Stratton high standards of food quality are being upheld
• Takes an active part in weekly SMC meetings to ensure accurate forecasting
• Works with F&B Manager and Executive Chef to identify areas of opportunity for future growth and development
• Works with beverage vendors to ensure continued high-end inventory in wine rooms
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years of experience working closely with wine, building a wine program, and/or selling wine
• Experience as a leader of with emphasis on coaching and training
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, resourceful, organized, detail oriented, enthusiastic, outgoing and reliable
• Microsoft Office and F&B systems experience, a plus
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Proven track record in creating and maintaining a courteous, friendly, professional team environment
• Forward thinking with a willingness to adapt, learn and take on new responsibilities
• Ability to work weekends and holidays

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer