Sommelier & Guest Experience Specialist

The Tasting Kitchen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Tasting Kitchen in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated wine-forward hospitality professional to provide exceptional guest service under guidance of the Chef Partner and Lead Sommelier. You will maintain wine areas, assist in tasting and curating the wine list, train frontline staff, and help ensure flawless service with a warm, guest-focused approach.

This full-time role requires punctuality, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit in a fast-paced dining environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years minimum in hospitality/restaurants.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Sommeliers Level II preferred; business degree optional.
• Able to communicate with guests and colleagues in English.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and deliver warm, knowledgeable hospitality.
• Maintain and stock wine areas and assist in wine program.
• Ensure timely, accurate service and compliance with policies.
• Collaborate with Chef Partner and Lead Sommelier on wine selections.
• Monitor inventory and assist in guest dispute resolutions.
• Support opening/closing shifts and uphold sanitation standards.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Level II Court of Master Sommeliers

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Toast POS

Job description

The Tasting Kitchen in Los Angeles is seeking a motivated wine-forward hospitality professional to provide exceptional guest service under guidance of the Chef Partner and Lead Sommelier. You will maintain wine areas, assist in tasting and curating the wine list, train frontline staff, and help ensure flawless service with a warm, guest-focused approach.

This full-time role requires punctuality, strong communication, and a collaborative spirit in a fast-paced dining environment.