Wine Program Lead for Fine Dining & Retail

The Fearrington House; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and match

Employee dining discount

Job summary

Fearrington Village seeks a knowledgeable sommelier to join our wine team across The Fearrington House Restaurant and Galloway’s Wine Shop & Bar. The role combines fine-dining wine service with retail wine operations, tastings, and special events.

The ideal candidate loves wine, has hospitality-focused experience in fine dining or wine retail, and can manage inventory and collaborate across culinary, service, and events teams. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wine regions, producers, vintages, and food pairing.
• Experience in fine-dining wine service and guest guidance.
• Experience with wine inventory, purchasing, cellar management, and retail operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable wine service at The Fearrington House Restaurant, assisting guests with selections and pairings.
• Support wine retail operations at Galloway’s Wine Shop & Bar, including guest recommendations and tastings.
• Assist with wine purchasing, storage, pricing, and inventory management across Fearrington Village.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Hospitality service

Retail wine operations

Inventory management

Customer communication

Team collaboration

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Sommelier certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Fearrington Village seeks a knowledgeable sommelier to join our wine team across The Fearrington House Restaurant and Galloway’s Wine Shop & Bar. The role combines fine-dining wine service with retail wine operations, tastings, and special events.

The ideal candidate loves wine, has hospitality-focused experience in fine dining or wine retail, and can manage inventory and collaborate across culinary, service, and events teams. Evening and weekend availability is required.