What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sommelier position at Lev Group?
Job Summary
We are looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Ultimately, you 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:
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.levgrouplv.com/
We are looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Ultimately, you 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
- 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
- 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
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Could be required to lift up to 75lbs with assistance
- Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
- 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
- Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role
- Certification as a Sommelier or degree in hospitality is a plus
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.levgrouplv.com/
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