Sommelier, Gemma - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is a prestigious luxury hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills, offering an unparalleled hospitality experience. Known for its iconic blend of glamour, elegance, and exceptional service, this Forbes 5-Star, AAA 5-Diamond property features 170 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, complemented by 6,300 square feet of versatile banquet space. The hotel is home to four distinguished food and beverage outlets including a new Italian Tuscan Steakhouse, a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking views, a stylish lobby lounge, and premium in-room dining services. Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for its guests, meaningful growth opportunities for its team, and making a positive impact within the community.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Sommelier to join the Food and Beverage Team at the newly opened Baldi Tuscan Steakhouse. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of $26.49 per hour plus 1.5% commission on wine sales, reflecting the importance of specialized experience and expertise. As a Sommelier, you will play a crucial role in curating, maintaining, and elevating the restaurant’s distinguished wine program, with an emphasis on Italian wines and luxury selections that perfectly complement the Tuscan steakhouse’s refined culinary identity. This position requires a deep knowledge of wine, particularly Italian varieties, and a passion for delivering a Forbes Five-Star guest experience through outstanding wine knowledge, hospitality, and operational excellence.

In this vital role, you will guide guests through exceptional wine experiences by recommending pairings and rare selections that enhance the cuisine and overall dining journey. You will be responsible for maintaining the wine cellar, conducting inventory, assisting with ordering and restocking, and merchandising high-margin, exclusive wines to boost sales through education and guest interaction. Training front-of-house staff in wine service techniques and responsible alcohol service through workshops and tastings will also be a key part of your duties. Collaborating closely with the Beverage Director and Executive Chef, you will design, update, and manage an authentic and seasonally aligned wine list.

Your role will extend to leading or assisting in special events such as wine dinners, tastings, and promotions that engage clientele and elevate the brand. Managing glassware and wine service tools, ensuring POS updates and label accuracy, and working with marketing to promote wine events and seasonal releases are all essential to maintaining the highest luxury standards expected at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. This position is not only about wine expertise but also embodies the spirit of Hilton’s core values such as hospitality, integrity, leadership, teamwork, ownership, and a sense of urgency.

Joining Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills means becoming part of a global hospitality leader that values quality, productivity, dependability, customer focus, and adaptability. Since its founding in 1919, Hilton has been a beacon of innovation and excellence, dedicated to delivering remarkable hospitality experiences worldwide while fostering professional growth and inclusion among its team members. The Sommelier position at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills offers an exciting opportunity to further your career in an inspiring, luxurious setting with a supportive team and valuable benefits.