Upscale F&B Manager & Sommelier — Wine Program Lead

COREcruitment Ltd; Virginia; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Benefits package

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager / Sommelier for a luxury resort in Key West, FL. You will lead the dining room, manage reservations, and provide expert wine recommendations to guests.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in upscale dining, Level 1 Sommelier cert, knowledge of wine, spirits, and pairings, and strong guest engagement. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of upscale or fine-dining experience.
• Minimum Level 1 Sommelier certification required.
• Level 2 certification or WSET equivalent preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, food pairings, and wine service.
• Previous Maitre D’, Sommelier, Wine Director, Captain, or upscale FOH leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall dining room experience and act as the primary point of contact for guests.
• Manage reservations, seating plans, table assignments, and dining room flow.
• Build relationships with VIPs and repeat guests.
• Address guest concerns and ensure consistently high service standards.
• Open and close the restaurant five nights per week.
• Provide expert wine recommendations, pairings, presentation, and service.
• Assist with developing and maintaining the restaurant's wine program.
• Monitor wine inventory, storage, and beverage costs.
• Conduct wine education and training for the service team.
• Support wine dinners, special events, and other restaurant initiatives.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Level 1 Sommelier certification

Level 2 Sommelier or WSET equivalent

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Food and Beverage Manager / Sommelier for a luxury resort in Key West, FL. You will lead the dining room, manage reservations, and provide expert wine recommendations to guests.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in upscale dining, Level 1 Sommelier cert, knowledge of wine, spirits, and pairings, and strong guest engagement. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.