Sommelier

Join Celebrity Chef Charlie Palmer’s Guest Services Team at Dry Creek Kitchen in Sonoma Wine Country

Dry Creek Kitchen at Hotel Healdsburg mixes vibrant American cooking and world class bottlings with small town charm and true wine country hospitality. We are seeking passionate, enthusiastic, and creative culinary professionals who have a profound interest in food and wine, a strong desire to build culinary knowledge, and a drive to meet the highest standards in our profession.

We offer highly competitive compensation packages, where you will work alongside Chef Charlie Palmer and our experienced FOH Mgmt. and service teams to assist with providing exceptional guest service.

The ideal candidate has a commitment to excellence, works well in a team environment, and has a desire to learn and grow under one of the most renowned Chef's and culinary brands in the country. Join our team today and build on your career tomorrow!

Responsibilities:

• Have knowledge of how wine tastes and differs, using expertise and education about varietals, regions and vintages along with harvest times, climates, soils and the overall winemaking processes, ensuring the sommelier can answer a vast number of questions from guests and staff
• Continue to develop in-depth knowledge and have a deep understanding of wine, especially California varietals

• Build and maintain Sonoma County's most comprehensive and expansive wine list
• Train staff on wine experience, how they pair with food, and the wine menus offered, as well as be approachable to share knowledge
• Consult with chefs to decide the best pairing of wines and dishes, seasonally as menus change or for catered events
• Advise guests according to their personal needs related to their taste, the food and wine pairing, the occasion, and/or their budget
• Stay in touch with changing wine trends, and conduct regular wine tastings
• Meet financial targets
• Be an active member of the FOH team always supporting service needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in a qualified restaurant
• A passion for hospitality, food and beverage, and the guest experience
• Wine Service presentation skills
• Written and verbal comprehension of English language
• Fine Dining experience a plus

Benefits:

We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits for full time employees, as well as a 401(k), Employee dining discount and transit benefits.