Sommelier - Delilah Supper Club

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are: Greet guests in a positive, friendly manner with eye contact and intention. Communicate guests needs to co-workers, kitchen staff, and management. Actively participate in and contribute to pre-shift meetings. Possess complete knowledge of all food menu items, specifications, and allergy information. Demonstrate mastery in understanding and communicating the wine list, beer list, and cocktail offerings. Form, grow, and maintain relationships with guests to encourage repeat business. Consistently follow the sequence of service using all procedures standardized by room management. Participate in regular beverage inventory checks, including wine, spirits, beers, mixers, glassware, and related service supplies. Update inventory locations and bin labels whenever wines are moved. Eliminate waste by monitoring pour levels and ensuring proper storage practices. Set up and train employees on wine service, beverage knowledge, and presentation. Periodically lead and host wine and beverage-related classes.

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications: Minimum age requirement is 21 years due to regulatory standards and alcohol service laws. Minimum of 1 2 years of experience in wine service within a fine-dining or luxury hospitality setting. Basic sommelier certification (e.g., WSET Level 2 or equivalent) is preferred. Ability to assist in wine list presentation, inventory control, and cellar maintenance. Skilled in wine presentation, pouring techniques, and guest engagement. Familiarity with POS systems and handling cash or card transactions. Knowledge of beverage requisition, receiving, transfer, and inventory control systems is preferred. Good understanding of hygiene, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and responsible beverage service standards. Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset. Flexible with work schedules and able to work in shifts based on business needs.