Sommelier/Wine Steward

RPM Italian is a renowned modern Italian restaurant, created by Bill and Giuliana Rancic along with RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman. Located in an elegant yet urban setting, RPM Italian is celebrated for its sophisticated yet unpretentious menu that features freshly prepared in-house pastas and expertly crafted dishes such as the signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro and whole wood-grilled Branzino. The restaurant is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises family, a respected group known across the nation for delivering excellent food, exceptional service, and fostering enriching career opportunities for its employees. With more than 100 restaurants under its umbrella, Lettuce Entertain You is committed to hiring passionate, creative individuals and supporting their growth through career-long training and development. This commitment is reflected in its focus on creating a positive work environment and providing competitive benefits that enhance employee wellbeing and professional advancement.

The Sommelier position at RPM Italian is a key role responsible for managing the restaurant's wine program to enhance the guest experience. As a Wine Steward or Sommelier, you will be entrusted with the selection, selling, and serving of bottled wines, requiring a current Sommelier certification. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of wine varieties, the ability to communicate effectively with both guests and staff, and the skill to support the restaurant's culinary offerings with well-paired wine selections. The Sommelier plays an essential role in ensuring the wine inventory is properly maintained, conducting wine tastings, providing education and training for the team, and leading the wine service operations. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, can manage multiple tasks with calm efficiency, and who values teamwork and excellent guest care. The Sommelier is also responsible for fostering professional relationships with wine purveyors and must adhere to ethical standards by not accepting gifts or cash for wine or liquor orders. Joining RPM Italian as a Sommelier means becoming part of a creative and caring team dedicated to delivering a memorable dining experience while offering ample opportunities for career growth and development within a prestigious restaurant group.