Sommelier/Manager: New Concept - Opening Fall 2026

Cheeky is a vibrant high-energy seafood restaurant located in Charleston, SC, renowned for celebrating pristine coastal ingredients, crafting exceptional cocktails, and pouring vibrant wines and bubbles. It is a lively dining destination characterized by a combination of buzzing indoor-outdoor energy and warm-spirited hospitality that ensures every guest feels welcomed and special. Cheeky is a part of The Neighborhood Dining Group, an acclaimed hospitality group known for its high standards and forward-looking restaurant concepts, including Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, and The James. The Neighborhood Dining Group is recognized for redefining culinary excellence and leadership in the Charleston dining scene with a strong commitment to craft, innovation, and purposeful cooking and management.

The role of Sommelier/Manager at Cheeky offers a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized restaurant group with a passion for hospitality, mentorship, and culinary innovation. As the Sommelier/Manager, you will lead Cheeky's wine program and beverage offerings with expertise, enthusiasm, and vision. This position entails curating and maintaining a global wine list that perfectly complements the restaurant’s coastal seafood menu, enhancing the overall guest experience through expertly paired wines and exceptional tableside service. You will be responsible for educating and training the team on wine knowledge, service techniques, and food pairing principles to elevate the service quality consistently. In addition, you will oversee wine inventory, manage vendor relationships to ensure cost efficiency and maintain the highest product quality standards, and collaborate with the culinary team to execute seasonal pairings and special events. This demanding role requires strong leadership presence, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage a full rotation of opening, mid, and closing shifts in a professional, high-performance hospitality environment. Cheeky offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, and a culture that values growth opportunities, learning, and professional development, including leadership training and a quarterly profit-sharing program. The environment at Cheeky nurtures innovation and encourages staff to bring fresh ideas that make the restaurant lively, energetic, and uniquely its own.