Sommelier

Founded by CEO John Kunkel, 50 Eggs is a James Beard nominated, multi-faceted, full-service culinary and hospitality firm focused on developing cutting-edge brands with unparalleled dining experiences. 50 Eggs owns and operates the award-winning Yardbird Table & Bar, CHICA, Spring Chicken, and WAKUDA, a bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional and modern Japanese cuisine and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and 50 Eggs Hospitality CEO John Kunkel.

Reports to: General Manager/ Wine Director
Job Summary: The Sommelier position is responsible for the development and management of the wine by the glass program, wine list, and wine events. The Sommelier must have a great personality and be able to communicate with members and guests that might share different levels of wine knowledge

Job Duties:

• Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all

departments.

• Oversee all wine purchases and cost management.
• Assist guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service.
• Train Team Members in order to maximize their understanding of wine and proper service techniques including glassware, pour levels, storage, beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences.
• Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware and in proper condition.
• Maintain all beverage lists to be accurate, up to date and free of errors.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be passionate about wine, must possess superior people skills
The ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcase products at their maximum potential.
A strong knowledge of food and beverage pairings.
Solid understanding of pricing, budgets and cost controls. Operation and programming knowledge of a point of sales system.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Physical Requirements:
Standing (hours at one time): 4
Standing (total hours per day): 8
Lifting/Carrying: up to 40 pounds

Education & Experience:
Court of Master Sommeliers Certified (level 2) or equivalent in other accredited organization
3 or more years experience in a similar role in a fine dining restaurant, hotel or country club

A bold, artful collision of time and culture, traditional eastern mythology and seductive design created by world-renowned, two-michelin-starred chef tetsuya wakuda and 50 eggs hospitality group. wakuda captures the tension between traditional and modern japan in a bold and thoughtful way through cuisine, design, and art.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Following CDC Guidelines

Work Location: One location