Lei Wine
Role Description:
The Sommelier is responsible for delivering all tableside service to guests by providing thoughtful and knowledgeable guidance of both the wine list and kitchen menu.
Responsibilities:
- Provide full and exceptional service to guests by recommending wines from both by-the-glass and the wine list, dishes from the kitchen menu, and potential pairings.
- Offer detailed knowledge of the 400+ SKU wine list to guests, recommending specific producers, vineyard sites, bottlings, and vintages.
- Help maintain the wine cellar and perform cellar admin duties.
- Understand and execute all steps of service while maintaining business standards for level of service in a multiple-table section.
- Guide guests through their full experience with friendly and effective service.
- Develop strong guest relationships.
- Ensure excellent maintenance, organization and cleanliness at all times.
- Uphold adherence to alcoholic beverage control procedures/policies.
Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of wines, grape varieties, regions, styles, and vintages, with a particular focus on fine wines of Europe.
- Experience with the careful handling and service of premium wines.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Multiple years experience working in high-quality restaurants.
- Experience with serving and table maintenance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for wine with a desire to learn.
- Must be able to perform repetitive moving and lifting of products and supplies.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs.