Sommelier

Job Summary:

Sommelier’s act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Ultimately, the role will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their fare. Sommeliers will be recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine serving and collaborating with winemakers to renew our selections and achieve better prices. To be qualified for this role, you should have relevant experience in hospitality or a vineyard and be available to work during business hours.

Essential Job Functions; include but not limited to:

• Creating and updating the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager
• Recommending food and wine pairings
• Advising guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Recommend food and wine pairings
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste
• Manage wine cellar and ensure its fully-stocked
• Train wait staff on available wines
• Ask guests for ID to verify legal drinking age
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Any other job duties assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to create tasteful food and wine pairings
• Extensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each type
• Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries
• Understanding of the winemaking process
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to meet with wine producers and visit wine-tasting events

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. In some instances, the entire shift
• Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
• Able to lift at least but not limited to 50 pounds and if more must be with assistance
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)
• Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to left
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10°F

Education and Required Experience:

• Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role
• Certification as a Sommelier or degree in hospitality is a plus
• Work Cards Requires, Sheriffs, TAM, and Health Card

The LEV Restaurant Group was founded in 2002 as a vehicle to inspire, create, develop and operate world class experiences for food & beverage concepts in the Restaurant Industry. We are excited to collaborate and invest in entrepreneurial spirited professionals to create authentic, immersive drinking and dining experiences. We partner with chefs, service leaders, and brand ambassadors and provide all the support necessary to ensure brand development success. Based in Las Vegas, LEV Restaurant Group oversees 800 employees and 40+ multi-state locations.

Our CORE Focus and Values are to celebrate Dedication, Passion, Growth and Creativity while being Collaborative.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At LEV Restaurant Group, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 702-566-7210.

https://www.levrg.com/