Wine Program Lead - Fine Dining Sommelier

Think Hospitality; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Hospitality is seeking an accomplished Sommelier with a strong background in fine dining and extensive experience in wine service, beverage management, and hospitality. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of global wine regions and superb tasting and pairing skills to elevate the guest wine experience.

This role involves leading the restaurant's wine program, guiding guests through thoughtful selections, training the service team, and ensuring the beverage program reflects the highest

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of sommelier experience in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Proven ability to manage a professional wine program from curation to service execution.
• Formal certification from CMS or WSET is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, curate, and maintain a sophisticated wine list aligned with the restaurant's culinary vision.
• Deliver refined wine service with pairing recommendations and tableside presentation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management on seasonal pairings and tasting menus.
• Manage the wine program including purchasing, inventory, vendor relations, and cost control.
• Maintain cellar organization and proper storage and rotation.

Skills

Wine service

Staff leadership

Guest relations

Budget/cost control

Education

CMS Level 2 Certified Sommelier

WSET Level 3

Job description

Think Hospitality is seeking an accomplished Sommelier with a strong background in fine dining and extensive experience in wine service, beverage management, and hospitality. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of global wine regions and superb tasting and pairing skills to elevate the guest wine experience.

This role involves leading the restaurant's wine program, guiding guests through thoughtful selections, training the service team, and ensuring the beverage program reflects the highest