Sommelier

The h.wood Group; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Dining Discounts

Vision and Dental benefits after 60 days

Job summary

The h.wood Group is looking for a Sommelier for Little Luck in West Hollywood, California. The role involves supporting and enhancing the guest experience through expert knowledge of wine and sake. Responsibilities include inventory management, customer service, and meeting with wine suppliers.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in an elevated dining setting and possess a detail-oriented mindset. Perks include dining discounts along with vision and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in high volume, elevated dining.
• Must have Food Handler’s Certification.
• 21+ years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Detail-oriented with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of wine and sake lists and food pairings.
• Clean and maintain wine and sake service equipment.
• Manage beverage inventory and control costs.
• Assist with weekly inventory reconciliations.
• Meet with wine trade to seek quality wines.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Team player

Job description

ABOUT US

Theh.woodGroup is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The companyis responsible forsome of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts,Theh.woodGroup offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.

ROLE SUMMARY

Little Luckis seeking a Sommelier to support and elevate the guest experience through expert knowledge of wine, sake,and the overall beverage program. Working closely with the Wine Director, you willassistin guiding guests through the wineand sakelist, offering thoughtful recommendations, and ensuring service is warm, professional, and aligned with the restaurant’s standards.Additionalresponsibilities include assisting with inventory management, stocking, andmaintainingaccuracy within the POS system. The ideal candidate is service-minded, detail-oriented,willing to learn,passionate about hospitalityand education,andpossessesa strong interest in wineand sake.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain complete knowledge of wineand sakelistsand food pairings.
• Clean equipment, tools, and supplies for wineand sakeservice,and ensure equipment is in good working order, including cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance.
• Maintain and updatebeverageinventory according to set pars and internalcontrols andrequest product tomaintainstock.
• Maintainappropriate beveragecosts by managing purchases and requisitions, and by performing weekly inventory reconciliation.
• Maintainaccuratebeverage menusand POSsystem.Communicate all updates to the appropriate team(s)toensure accuracy at all times.
• Assistwith the weekly and end of periodinventory reconciliations for
• Meet regularly with the wineand saketrade to actively seek quality wines for the restaurant wine program as well as evaluate wines and other beverages for potential purchase.
• Eliminatewaste by training and supervising employees on wine knowledge, pour levels, proper storage, etc.
• Verify accuracy of wineand sakedeliveriesordered and received from the main warehouse and return or exchange deliveries when a warehouse error has occurred.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in high volume, elevated dining restaurant.
• Must haveFoodHandler’s Certification.
• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Mustbe authorized towork in the United States.
• Must bedetail orientedandpossesseffective communication and written skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be a team player.
• Self-motivated and performance driven.
• Professional and courteous.
• Remain in stationarypositionfor up to 8 hours throughout the work shift.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequentlyliftupto 50 pounds.
• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.
• Effective communication,writtenand interpersonal skills.

PERKS

• Company Dining Discounts
• Vision and Dental with company contribution offered the first of the month after60 daysof employment.