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Wine Director

washington, dc • Posted 5 days ago
Onsite Full Time Other

Overview

Benefits

  • Extensive and well‑rounded training program
  • Continued career development and growth opportunities
  • Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
  • Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
  • Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401(k)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid time off
  • Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

  • Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead‑by‑example management style
  • Works the floor during restaurant hours, guiding guests through the beverage offerings and executing wine service
  • Maximizes wine revenue through attentive, guest‑centered salesmanship
  • Assists the service staff and management team with basic restaurant tasks when necessary
  • Possesses commanding knowledge of the wine list, a thorough understanding of the menu and how the two pair, as well as all other beverages offered
  • Orders all wine to ensure inventory is accurate and product on hand sufficient to support operations

Qualifications

  • At least 2+ years of Sommelier experience in a fine dining, high volume environment
  • Passion for wine and people
  • Level 2 certified Sommelier Court of Masters is a plus
  • Extensive wine knowledge; hospitality focused and strong ability to sell
  • Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
  • Stable and progressive work history; strong work ethic

EOE

Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

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