Sommelier/Manager: New Concept - Opening Fall 2026

Sommelier/Manager – Cheeky (Charleston, SC)
Cheeky is a high energy seafood restaurant celebrating pristine coastal ingredients, pouring great cocktails and vibrant wines and bubbles, buzzing with lively indoor-outdoor energy, and defined by warm spirited hospitality.

Cheeky is looking for a hospitality-driven and passionate Sommelier/Manager. Elevate your craft in a place where craftmanship, hospitality, and innovation come together.

As part of The Neighborhood Dining Group (Husk, Marbled & Fin, Delaney Oyster House, Minero, The James), we’re committed to redefining what it means to cook—and lead—with purpose in Charleston.

What We Provide for YOU!:

• Highly competitive compensation

• Outstanding benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance?after 30 days

• 401(k) with employer match?(free money)

• Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)?that increases with tenure

• Paid parking?

• Employer paid therapy, coaching, and mental health resource (Modern Health)?

• Next-day pay access?

• Employee Perks & Discounts (Working Advantage)?

• Dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and more!

• Professional work environment

• Internal job board providing growth opportunities within the company

• Leadership development and a learning environment

• Quarterly profit-sharing program

About Us:
From the team behind Husk, Delaney Oyster House, Marbled & Fin, The James, and Minero, comes Cheeky, the newest concept from The Neighborhood Dining Group. Cheeky is our chance to let loose a little while staying true to the high standards of quality, craft, and hospitality that define our restaurants. With a playful spirit and plenty of personality, Cheeky pushes beyond the traditional into something freer, brighter, and more forward-looking. Here, fresh ideas, exceptional seafood, and genuine hospitality create a restaurant that feels lively, energetic, and distinctly its own.

Who We're Looking For:
We’re looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Sommelier Manager to oversee our wine program and enhance every aspect of the guest experience. This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality-focused leader to join a nationally recognized restaurant group that celebrates innovation, mentorship, and excellence in service.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the wine and beverage program with expertise, enthusiasm, and vision
• Curate and maintain a global wine list that complements the menu and enhances the guest experience
• Provide tableside wine service and offer pairing recommendations
• Educate and train staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and food pairing principles
• Monitor wine inventory and vendor relationships, ensuring cost efficiency and product quality
• Collaborate with the culinary team to execute seasonal pairings and special events
• Maintain a strong leadership presence by working a full rotation of opening, mid, and closing shifts.

What You'll Bring:

• Wine management experience in a high-end, full-service restaurant
• Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers (Level 2+) or WSET Level 3
• Deep knowledge of international wine regions, varietals, and vintages
• Warm, engaging, and guest-focused hospitality style
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a focus on team development
• Passion for wine, ongoing learning, and delivering world-class service
• Well-versed in financials, inventory oversight, and team scheduling

Ready to Lead with Passion?
If you’re a hospitality professional who thrives in a high-performance setting and wants to be part of a forward-thinking restaurant group, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your hospitality career with Cheeky!

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands. Additionally, responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical demands of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties may be assigned.

The Neighborhood Dining Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.