Sommelier

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Sommelier-LB Steak

Elevate your craft with us!

Do you dream of vintages? Swirl with purpose? Live to share your knowledge of wine? Join our team at LB Steak as our Sommelier. This is a chance to contribute to a wine program that is bold, nuanced, and unforgettable as the bottles you serve.

Who we are

A casual elegant American steakhouse featuring a large meat locker display in the entry, custom built wine cabinets to showcase the all world selections, and accordion doors that allow the entire front of the restaurant to open onto the main thorough fair for great people watching. We specialize in hand-cut, perfectly prepared Prime Angus Steaks and offer imported, rare, and exclusive A5 Japanese Wagyu selections, all aged and hand-cut in our butcher shop.

What you’ll bring to table

Certified Sommelier (Level 1 or higher)

In depth knowledge of wine regions, varietals, and pairing techniques

At least 2 years of experience in a sommelier role

Passion for education, both for team members and guests

Detail orientated, organized, and professional under pressure

Wine List

Keeps list up to date, auditing and printing new lists when necessary

Keep wine list in good condition and upkeep for all services

Communicating cross-offs and wine updates to the entire wine and management team

Responsible for monthly inventories and regularly scheduled admin days

Staff Training

Trains staff on wine knowledge, pairings and sales techniques.

Conducts regular tastings to ensure the staff is well-versed on BTG offerings

Orients staff to general navigation of the wine list

Ensures staff is in the know on all additions and deletions from the list

Facility and Inventory

Maintain an organized and clean cellar, utilizing all caves, and bottle storage in the dining rooms for smooth operations.

Ensure that all alcoholic beverage deliveries are checked in and correct

Ensure all alcoholic beverages are located correctly in Craftable

Process all invoices in a timely manner, following up on any billing disputes

Conduct monthly beverage inventory of all beverage products

Ensure that all security controls are adhered to

Sets proper controls / temperatures and ensure they are adhered to

Service

Work dinner service five nights per week

Dress attire will be business casual for service

Interact with guests, make recommendations and serve customers as required

Execute wine service and assist in all elements of service otherwise as business needs dictate

Monitors wine service and trains according to service manual

What we offer

Medical / Dental / Vision insurance for F / T employees

Sick Pay

401k

Room for advancement

Dining discounts

Compensation & The Opportunity Ahead

This role is offered at $16.50 per hour plus tips. This role is projected to earn $68k-$75k. We are looking for a story teller, an educator, and a true ambassador of the vine.

Join a team that respects your craft, values your expertise, and is committed to hospitality at the highest level!

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