Sommelier

Job SummaryWe are looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Ultimately, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their fare. Sommeliers will be recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine serving and collaborating with winemakers to renew our selections and achieve better prices. To be qualified for this role, you should have relevant experience in hospitality or a vineyard and be available to work during business hours.Essential Job Functions; include but not limited to:Creating and updating the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage ManagerRecommending food and wine pairingsAdvising guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choicesRecommend food and wine pairingsAdvise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choicesInform guests about different varieties of wines and pricesEnsure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glasswareStore open bottles properly to maintain strong tasteManage wine cellar and ensure its fully-stockedTrain wait staff on available winesAsk guests for ID to verify legal drinking ageComply with all health and safety regulationsQualificationsAbility to create tasteful food and wine pairingsExtensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each typeKnowledge of local vineyards and wineriesUnderstanding of the winemaking processGood communication skillsAvailability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidaysFlexibility to travel occasionally to meet with wine producers and visit wine-tasting eventsPhysical RequirementsAbility to traverse all parts of the restaurant quicklyAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time. In some instances, the entire shiftIntermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift at least 50 pounds.Could be required to lift up to 75lbs with assistance Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects)Ability to move quickly turning from left to right or right to leftReach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stoopingAbility to be mobile in walk-in refrigerator and freezer with temperatures ranging from 40° F to -10°FEducation And Required ExperienceExperience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar roleCertification as a Sommelier or degree in hospitality is a plusThe LEV Restaurant Group was founded in 2002 as a vehicle to inspire, create, develop and operate world class experiences for food & beverage concepts in the Restaurant Industry. We are excited to collaborate and invest in entrepreneurial spirited professionals to create authentic, immersive drinking and dining experiences. We partner with chefs, service leaders, and brand ambassadors and provide all the support necessary to ensure brand development success. Based in Las Vegas, LEV Restaurant Group oversees 900 employees and 55+ multi-state locations.Our CORE Focus and Values are to celebrate Dedication, Passion, Growth and Creativity while being Collaborative.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERAt LEV Restaurant Group, we do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 702-566-7210.https://www.levgrouplv.com/