Sommelier Morimoto - MGM Grand

MGM Resorts International; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness incentive programs

Discounts with company partners

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection benefits

Development through programs andvolute

Job summary

Morimoto at MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas is seeking a Sommelier to deliver exceptional dining experiences through expert wine knowledge, thoughtful pairings, and personalized service. You will guide guests through the wine list and recommend selections that complement our bold cuisine with confidence and warmth.

The starting rate is $15.77 per hour plus tips. The day-to-day includes wine list mastery, cash handling, inventory control, and collaboration with the wine trade to enhance

Qualifications

• Maintain complete knowledge of wine list and wine/food pairing.
• 1+ years of prior relevant experience.
• 21+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of wine list, and wine and food pairing
• Collect money, while following all proper cash handling and comp procedures
• Clean equipment, tools, and supplies and ensure equipment is in good working order
• Maintain and update cellar/storage inventory according to set pars and internal controls
• Meet with the wine trade to seek quality wines for the program and evaluate others for purchase
• Eliminate waste by training and supervising employees on wine knowledge and pour levels
• Verify accuracy of wine delivery and handle exchanges for warehouse errors
• Maintain beverage costs by managing purchases and requisitions; place wine requisitions at end of service
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

Skills

Wine knowledge

Food pairing

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

As a Sommelier at Morimoto, you will create exceptional dining experiences through expert wine knowledge, thoughtful pairings, and personalized service. You will guide guests through the wine list, recommend selections that complement Morimoto’s bold and refined cuisine, and bring confidence, warmth, and attention to detail to every interaction. Your passion for wine and hospitality will help deliver the elevated, memorable experience Morimoto is known for.

THE STARTING RATE:

$15.77 + tips

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Maintain complete knowledge of wine list, and wine and food pairing
• Collect money, while following all proper cash handling and comp procedures
• Clean equipment, tools, and supplies and ensure equipment is in good working order, including cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance of work station
• Maintain and update cellar/storage inventory according to set pars and internal controls, and request product to maintain stock in designated area
• Meet regularly with the wine trade to actively seek quality wines for the restaurant wine program as well as evaluate wines and other beverage for potential purchase
• Eliminate waste by training and supervising employees on wine knowledge, pour levels, proper storage, etc
• Verify accuracy of wine delivery ordered and received from the main warehouse and return or exchange deliveries when a warehouse error has occurred
• Maintain appropriate beverage costs by managing purchases and requisitions; place wine requisitions at the end of each service
• Perform other job-related duties as requested

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required
• 1+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience required
• Is 21+ years of age

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community