Sommelier Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Sommelier Manager

This established, high-end restaurant group is seeking a talented Sommelier Manager to lead and further develop the wine experience within one of its premier Boston-area properties. This is an ideal opportunity for a hospitality professional who combines sophisticated wine knowledge with genuine guest engagement, team leadership, and a strong understanding of restaurant business performance.

Sommelier Manager Benefits

• $80,000–$90,000 base salary
• 3% monthly commission on qualifying wine-by-the-bottle sales.
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Health insurance, with the company covering 100% of the employee premium
• Opportunity to lead an established wine program within a polished, high-volume dining environment with a strong reputation for hospitality and culinary excellence

Sommelier Manager Qualifications

• 4+ years of restaurant or hospitality experience, including a minimum of 2 years focused on wine service, sales, or beverage management
• Extensive wine knowledge with the ability to confidently discuss varietals, regions, producers, vintages, and food pairings with both casual and highly knowledgeable guests
• WSET, CMS, or comparable wine education/certification is highly preferred
• Demonstrated success developing teams, increasing beverage sales, and creating a culture of ongoing product education
• Professional, personable, highly organized, and comfortable serving as a visible leadership presence in a fast-paced, upscale restaurant.

Sommelier Manager Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the guest-facing wine experience, providing thoughtful recommendations and elevated yet approachable service throughout the dining room.
• Oversee day-to-day execution of the wine program, including inventory organization, wine presentation, bottle and by-the-glass offerings, purchasing support, and cellar standards.
• Develop and deliver engaging wine education for servers, bartenders, and managers through tastings, pre-shift training, educational materials, and ongoing coaching.
• Build wine sales through personalized recommendations, strategic upselling, food-and-wine pairing, special features, and creative guest engagement.
• Collaborate with senior restaurant leadership on wine selection, programming, private events, purchasing, inventory management, guest relations, and opportunities to strengthen overall beverage performance.