Sommelier - The Fearrington House

The Fearrington House

Sommelier - The Fearrington House

Pittsboro, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Works closely with the Food and Beverage Director to: help guests navigate through the 1,600-bottle wine list, train and educate staff, and create wine pairings for the restaurant’s seasonal menu. Sommeliers are also encouraged to teach twice monthly wine classes about topics that interest them. The restaurant’s inventory is done on a monthly basis and the sommelier team is expected to contribute to reaching target goals through creative and profitable means.

    Availability Required:

    Afternoons and Evenings, Thursday-Sunday

    Monthly Inventory and Industry Tastings (variable days w/ ample notice)

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    - Receive and organize wine deliveries.

    - Assist with end of month inventory.

    - Assist F&B Director with organizing and maintaining wine list.

    - Work on the floor during service assisting guests with wine selections and assist with food service as needed.

    - Continually strive to develop yourself in all areas of managerial and professional development – to include regular training sessions on table service and wine service.

    - Plan, organize, and execute twice monthly wine classes.

    - Work to uphold staff education and knowledge of the by the glass selections.

    - Maintain cellar management, organization, and cleanliness.

    - Ensure high standards of overall service, especially wine service, are upheld.

    This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    2 year experience required

    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

    Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

    Service Procedures

    Wine Cellar Organization

    Wine Service

    Food and Beverage Pairing Knowledge

    Glassware Knowledge

    Inventory

    Office Suite Software

    Cocktail Making

    Spirits Knowledge

    Team Development and Training

    Wine Knowledge