Sommelier

Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

employee discount

Paid training

Tips

supplemental income

Bonus Pay

Job Description

Nesos Newport Beach is a renowned restaurant specializing in rustic Greek cuisine that celebrates family, tradition, and the spirit of philoxenia. Named after the southern Greek peninsula of Peloponnesos, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere inspired by the small villages of Greece. Their menu focuses on authentic recipes passed down from generation to generation, featuring ingredients sourced from Hellenic farms and artisan Greek producers known for their quality and tradition. Nesos is not just a place to dine but an experience that embodies Greek culture and the importance of family gatherings often celebrated around the dinner table. The... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Experience in wine program management or sommelier role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work weekends, holidays, day and night shifts
On-site work availability
Passion for wine and customer service
Knowledge of Greek cuisine a plus

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Passionate about wine
Superior people skills
Ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures
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

Job Duties

Learn guests names and address them by name whenever possible
Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all departments
Oversee all wine purchases and cost management
Oversee the Wine program duties (introduction of new vendors, wineries, etc.)
Assist members and 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 specific to their departments 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
Maintain all Wine Lockers, cellars, POS and storage areas of inventory, updated and reconciled with physical inventory
Responsible for developing an annual budget for wine sales for each fiscal year

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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