Sommelier Solbar

Solage; Calistoga (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Solage in Calistoga, CA, is seeking a wine program specialist to lead wine service and elevate guest experiences. You will manage wine selections, train staff, and ensure service standards across wine and beverage operations.

Join a fine dining team focused on quality, consistency, and profitability, with a starting rate of $25 per hour plus tips and opportunities to participate in tastings and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a fine dining environment.
• Knowledge of wine, cocktails and beers.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the management team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the wine program.
• Provide leadership and direction in the execution and measurement of guest service standards within wine and beverage operations to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Maintain the integrity of the wine program through frequent quality checks of opened wines by the glass.
• Maintain complete knowledge of brands, characteristics and description of every wine by the glass; bottle selections; glassware and garnishes; bar menu items; preparation method/time, portion sizes, presentation, and prices.
• Assist in training staff members on beverage knowledge and systems relating to the wine.
• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars as part of continuing education.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Self-motivation

Job description

Job Description

Cultivate a one-of-a-kind wine list, pairing our guests with delicious food and precisely chosen wine. This role will ensure the wine program is represented beyond the level of expectations by increasing guest satisfaction, sales, and profitability and achieving excellence in wine service.

• Support the management team in the development and implementation of the strategic plan and vision for the wine program
• Provide leadership and direction in the execution and measurement of guest service standards within wine and beverage operations to ensure continued growth and profitability.
• Maintain the integrity of the wine program through frequent quality checks of opened wines by the glass.
• Maintain complete knowledge of;
  • all brands
  • particular characteristics and description of every wine/champagne by the glass
  • bottle selections
  • designated glassware and garnishes for drinks
  • all bar menu items
  • preparation method/time, portion sizes, presentation, and prices.
• Assist in training staff members on beverage knowledge and systems relating to the wine.
• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars, when available, as part of continuing education to aid in program and personal development.

The starting pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour plus tips. This is the pay rate for this position that Solage reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual pay will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a comparable fine dining environment
• Knowledge of wine, cocktail, and beer menus and the ability to service them accordingly
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 39 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

Solage Management Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Solage Management Inc provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Solage Management Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.