Sommelier - The Fearrington House

Company Description

Fearrington Village is an English-inspired property nestled in the idyllic countryside of North Carolina. Our southern hospitality is part of everything we do as we aim to make each of our guests feel welcome. 

Located 15 minutes from Chapel Hill, our property is one of the original Relais & Chateaux destinations in North America since 1980, complete with an award-winning fine-dining restaurant, luxury 32-room inn, spa, boutique shops, a beer and pizza garden, events spaces, and one of the state’s last remaining independent bookstores.

The Fearrington House Restaurant was awarded The Best Hotel Wine List in the World for 2020 by the World of Fine Wines Magazine and has held the Best of Award of Excellence distinction with Wine Spectator since 2004. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Hourly compensation depends on experience + percentage of the nightly tip pool
• After a 90-day probation period, the employee is entitled to the following:
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance through BCBSNC
  • STD/LTD. Life and other ancillary plans
  • PTO and Sick Pay
  • 20% Discount in the village, excluding alcoholic beverages
  • Ability to purchase wines and beers at cost as approved by Wine Director
  • Reimbursement for examination fees with sommelier accrediting organizations and other educational fees subject to approval after one year of employment
  • Annual complimentary dinner and stay at The Fearrington House Inn and Restaurant
  • Discounts with other Relais & Chateaux properties
  • 401(k) and match at 1 year of employment

Job Description

Works closely with the Food and Beverage Director to: help guests navigate through the 1,600-bottle wine list, train and educate staff, and create wine pairings for the restaurant’s seasonal menu. Sommeliers are also encouraged to teach twice monthly wine classes about topics that interest them. The restaurant’s inventory is done on a monthly basis and the sommelier team is expected to contribute to reaching target goals through creative and profitable means.

Availability Required:

Afternoons and Evenings, Thursday-Sunday

Monthly Inventory and Industry Tastings (variable days w/ ample notice)

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Receive and organize wine deliveries.

- Assist with end of month inventory.

- Assist F&B Director with organizing and maintaining wine list.

- Work on the floor during service assisting guests with wine selections and assist with food service as needed.

- Continually strive to develop yourself in all areas of managerial and professional development – to include regular training sessions on table service and wine service.

- Plan, organize, and execute twice monthly wine classes.

- Work to uphold staff education and knowledge of the by the glass selections.

- Maintain cellar management, organization, and cleanliness.

- Ensure high standards of overall service, especially wine service, are upheld.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Qualifications

2 year experience required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Service Procedures

Wine Cellar Organization

Wine Service

Food and Beverage Pairing Knowledge

Glassware Knowledge

Inventory

Office Suite Software

Cocktail Making

Spirits Knowledge

Team Development and Training

Wine Knowledge