Sommelier

Wit & Wisdom Sonoma is Chef Michael Mina’s first venture into wine country dining and delivers Mina’s signature flair with a highly curated culinary experience perfect for any time of day. This charming wine country tavern offers American comfort food and a robust wine list nestled in the heart of Sonoma. The restaurant features regional California cuisine cooked on a hearth oven, buoyed by a magnificent wine program as only MINA delivers. Whether enjoying the bocce ball court, the happy hour experience, or a celebratory dinner with friends, Wit & Wisdom is the ideal dining experience for visitors and locals who are looking for a different type of tasting room in wine country.

Job Overview

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous wine service to restaurant and lounge customers.

Responsibilities

• Circulate through the assigned area, recommends and serves wine to guests.
• Manages the daily activities necessary for maintenance and promotion of the organization's wine collection.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Increase revenue by Training Team Members to up-sell, and other suggestive procedures.
• Decrease expenses through proper handling of product, and other suggestive procedures.
• Works with the culinary team to develop food and wine pairings.
• Identifies and purchases wines for the organization.
• Monitors the conditions of the wine cellar, ensuring optimal storage.
• Follow and practice all alcoholic beverage laws, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified. Sommelier Certification

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar job.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
• No kneeling required.
• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets
• No driving required.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Ability to read, speak and write English.
• Ability to accurately count cash. Ability to operate cash register.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

Pay rate - $18.00/hour