Sommelier

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! BOA Steakhouse Austin is now hiring a Sommelier to join our Team!

BOA Steakhouse is a game-changer in the world of American steakhouse cuisine, based in Southern California and part of Innovative Dining Group's collection of trendy and exciting restaurants including Sushi Roku and Katana Robatayaki and Sushi Bar. 

This innovative Steakhouse concept brings together a blend of inventive traditional dishes, a vibrant atmosphere, and an array of custom cocktails. With a commitment to providing unmatched hospitality, BOA Steakhouse has quickly become a go-to destination for tastemakers from around the world. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey like no other at BOA Steakhouse Austin.

A successful Sommelier has an in-depth knowledge of wines, as well as the ability to quickly recall and share complex information about different types of wines, wine pairings and tasting notes. Their main responsibility is to promote wine sales through staff and customer education. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Continually monitor daily sales, ordering, par levels and costs.
• Maintain accurate paperwork for inventory levels
• Conduct the monthly wine inventory and year end inventory
• Assist with staff training 
• Print and maintain all the wines lists needed by the business level.
• Coordinate wine up-sell, wine pairing with the service team.
• Be accessible and available to employees.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent people skills when dealing with employees and guests.

What we are looking for: 

• A positive attitude and the ability to work collaboratively with a team
• A genuine passion for providing the highest level of hospitality to all our guests
• Extensive knowledge of wine.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel; Open Table, Toast and CTUIT 
• Exceptional  customer service skills and the ability to remain calm and composed under pressure 
• Comfortable  working in a fast-paced environment 
• Must have a flexible schedule, available to work daytime, evening and/or weekend shifts 
• Steakhouse experience with wine certification is preferred.
• Must be able to multi-task and manage time efficiently
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Maintain a professional demeanor and have a strong work ethic. 
• A minimum of two years' experience at a high-end, high-volume restaurant is a must. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage everyone to respond.