Sommelier/Wine Steward

Lettuce-Entertain-You; Las Vegas (NV); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life, Accident & Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

401(k)

Zusammenfassung

Lettuce-Entertain-You’s Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Las Vegas seeks an experienced Sommelier to manage wine service and lead wine program development at the Paris Hotel location. The role emphasizes guest-focused service, wine education, and collaboration with culinary teams to enhance dining experiences.

The candidate should hold a current Sommelier certification, demonstrate strong wine knowledge, and be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends in a high-end, high-volume setting.

Qualifikationen

• Sommelier certification required.
• Strong knowledge of wines and wine service.
• Ability to work varied hours, including weekends.

Aufgaben

• Order and sell wine for the restaurant.
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile.
• Develop the wine menu for the restaurant.
• Coordinate all ordering of wine for the restaurant.
• Maintain professional relationships with purveyors and ensure integrity of wine orders.
• Provide wine education and training for staff and update materials.
• Attend wine seminars and lead Wine Runner duties.
• Follow wine service procedures and assist staff with wine service.

Kenntnisse

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Sommelier certification

Tools

POS system

Jobbeschreibung

We’re hiring people to join our team as SOMMELIERS!

A Few of Our Sommelier Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

Atop the Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas stands Eiffel Tower Restaurant, a must‑go attraction renowned for its updated French cuisine by acclaimed Chef J. Joho. Upon entering, a glass elevator whisks guests eleven stories above the Las Vegas Strip to reach the restaurant. You will be escorted through the busy display kitchen into the glass‑walled dining room. You are in for an unforgettable treat watching the Bellagio fountains dance below as you dine from Chef Joho's tasting and à la carte menus. Whether for a romantic meal for two or group dining, Eiffel Tower is more than just a meal, it is an experience.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at over 90 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. We proudly serve guests at more than 55 concepts ranging from fast casual to fine dining restaurants.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

SOMMELIER JOB DESCRIPTION

Wine Stewards/Sommeliers are responsible for the selling and serving of bottled wine. A Sommelier will possess a current Sommelier certification.

Essential Functions

• Order and sell wine for the restaurant
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipates guests’ needs
• Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Develop the wine menu for the restaurant
• Coordinate all ordering of wine for the restaurant
• Maintain professional relationships with purveyors, and must not accept gifts or cash in return for wine or liquor orders
• Account for and maintain the security of all wine inventories
• Provide wine education and training for new and existing employees, and update training materials
• Conduct wine tastings
• Assist Maître d’ and/or host with greeting and seating guests if needed
• Organize, maintain and restock wines in proper cabinets, coolers or storage areas
• Attend wine seminars on a regular basis
• Act as a lead for the Wine Runner position
• Follow proper wine service procedures
• Assist serving staff with selling, opening and serving wine
• Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
• Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed