Sommelier - GVR

Durango Casino & Resort; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort and casino seeks a wine expert to ensure excellence in wine presentation and service across multiple venues. Responsible for managing wine lists, training team members, and collaborating with the Corporate Director of Beverage on wine inventories. Candidates should have a strong foundation in wine knowledge, including production methods and regions, along with at least two years of luxury service or management experience. Knowledge from the Court of Master Sommelier is preferred.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation of wine knowledge including production methods, regions, grape varieties, and vintages.
• At least two years of restaurant service or management experience in a luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage wine list and training of beverage team members.
• Work closely with Corporate Director of Beverage on inventory and wine lists.
• Assist in the planning of wine dinners.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Training team members

Customer service

Education

Completion of Level 1 & 2 –Court of Master Sommelier

Job description

Ensuring excellence in wine presentation and service throughout various outlets. Duties include wine list management for multiple venues and ability to train beverage Team Members to ensure consistency and quality guest service standards. Working closely with the Corporate Director of Beverage to manage all steakhouse concept wine inventories, maintain wine lists and develop a substantive wine image for each restaurant. Training of team members on preparation, presentation and service as it relates to the wine program. Assist in the planning of wine dinners for appropriate outlets.

Qualifications

Solid foundation of wine knowledge, including methods of production, regions of origin, grape varieties, vintages, and the ability to practically apply this knowledge. Completion of Level 1 & 2 –Court of Master Sommelier preferred. At least two years of restaurant service and/or management experience in a luxury environment preferred. Must be 21 and able to obtain all necessary work cards.