Sommelier - Part-time

Sommelier 

In a city renowned for some of the world’s finest establishments, Montage Beverly Hills offers the perfect location, just steps away from Rodeo Drive. As an associate, you will strive for guests to experience Montage’s passion for Five-Star excellence at every turn, exceeding expectations and delivering flawless service. We invite you to participate in something truly unique and special as we plan the opening of a new restaurant and bar concept.  Montage Beverly Hills has partnered with acclaimed chef Geoffrey Zakarian to introduce Georgie which will offer breakfast, lunch and dinner along with The Garden Bar, a sophisticated yet relaxed lounge with a robust cocktail program and all day fare, both scheduled to open in June 2016. 

Summary

• Work on the floor with guests and staff to promote wine and beverage sales.

• Work with the restaurant management and Montage wine team to create and maintain wine program.

• Maintain efficient control systems for wine list, inventories and par stock.

• Work with restaurant management to oversee beverage costs and pricing.

• Work with the restaurant management and staff to maintain the best possible wine education and staff training program.

• Attend wine and beverage tastings and seminars as available.

• Work with the F&B Management team in the capacity Restaurant Supervisor as required.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Sommelier, Assistant Manager Beverage or Wine Manager.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

• Food Handlers Card

• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Able to effectively communicate in English, in both written and oral forms.    

• Able to demonstrate outstanding wine knowledge, sales ability and training ability.

• Previous experience working in a similar resort setting.

Physical Requirements

Position requires walking and standing most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks. Requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, and climbing.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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