Kiko is a 75-seat restaurant from the husband-wife team Alex Chang and Lina Goujjane. Chef Chang’s cuisine harmoniously blends American fare with Asian accents. Chang's food is hyper-seasonal, influenced by his West Coast and Chinese roots, while also reflecting his work experience in Japan.
The Wine Program at Kiko has been included in Star Wine Lists guide, and wine director Lina Goujjane was recently nominated by Vine Pair as Wine Professional of the Year in their "The Next Wave Awards 2026".
As a Sommelier at Kiko you are responsible for helping to maintain the integrity of the wine program while facilitating proper wine service in our dining room. You are responsible for not only thoughtful, attentive wine service, but also a general helpful demeanor towards colleagues with a keen sense of guest’s needs. The Sommelier should work closely with the Server team to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth service.
The Wine list at Kiko has a diverse selection mostly from old world wine growing regions. There is an appreciation for both classic and collectable wines as well as an emphasis on lesser known indigenous varietals. At the core of the program farming practices and a sense of place are what we strive to highlight and share with our guests. At Kiko we also like to highlight sake brewers as sake pairs exceptionally well with our food and concept.
Sommelier Expectations:
- Precise, consistent and timely execution of wine service
- Able to train fellow teammates by leading wine education as well as coaching throughout the shift
- High level of beverage knowledge, specifically the full wine list, beer, cocktails and digestif spirit offerings
- Actively engaging with the team (during line-up and outside of it) to help build wine knowledge and develop Servers/Bartenders in their growth
- Restocking by the glass (BTG) wines
- Working independently and proactively, making sure the cellar and wine stations are prepared for service
- Ensuring proper maintenance, organization and cleanliness of the wine room, wine storage and service areas at all times
- Organizing and receiving wine deliveries
- Completion of monthly inventories
- Maintaining updates to the wine list and weekly reprints
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.