Sommelier

Do you want to be a part of the team changing the dining landscape of Las Vegas? To work hard, learn relentlessly, and chase the stars? Lilli is assembling a team of passionate professionals ready to create something extraordinary.

Sommelier / Floor Manager

Overview

The Sommelier / Floor Manager at Lilli is responsible for leading the dining room during service while helping develop and manage the restaurant’s wine and beverage program. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that great wine service begins with great hospitality.

You will work closely with the General Manager, Chef, and dining room team to create a seamless guest experience, from guiding guests through wine selections to maintaining the standards, organization, and energy of the dining room.

Responsibilities

Floor Leadership & Service

• Lead and actively participate in nightly dining room service
• Support the General Manager with daily restaurant operations
• Maintain Lilli’s service standards throughout each shift
• Lead the dining room with confidence, professionalism, and a strong hospitality presence
• Support opening and closing procedures
• Assist with pre-shift meetings and daily team communication
• Monitor the flow of service and proactively address guest and team needs
• Help create a dining room culture built around hospitality, professionalism, and teamwork

Wine & Beverage Program

• Manage wine service throughout the dining room
• Guide guests through wine selections and food pairings in an approachable and knowledgeable manner
• Help develop and maintain Lilli’s wine program
• Develop wine pairings for chef’s tasting menus
• Manage wine purchasing, receiving, organization, and inventory
• Maintain proper wine storage and cellar organization
• Monitor beverage cost, pricing, and profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with distributors and winery representatives
• Stay current with wine regions, producers, vintages, and industry trends

Team Education & Development

• Conduct ongoing wine and beverage education for the dining room team
• Educate staff on new wines, producers, regions, and pairings
• Help the team develop confidence in wine service and sales
• Lead by example during service and maintain composure in a high-pressure environment
• Work closely with the kitchen team to understand menu changes and communicate them effectively to the dining room

Guest Experience

• Provide knowledgeable, personalized wine recommendations based on each guest’s preferences
• Make wine approachable and engaging without being intimidating or overly technical
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail throughout the guest experience
• Handle guest concerns with professionalism and sound judgment
• Create memorable wine and dining experiences that reflect Lilli’s hospitality standards

Quality & Standards

• Maintain high standards for wine service, presentation, and storage
• Ensure proper handling and service of all wines and beverages
• Monitor inventory accuracy and organization
• Maintain consistency in beverage service and pricing
• Contribute ideas toward the continued development of Lilli’s beverage program

Teamwork & Culture

• Embody the philosophy of “Yes, Chef” - teamwork without ego
• Lead with humility, professionalism, and accountability
• Foster a positive and collaborative dining room environment
• Support and mentor dining room team members
• Communicate seamlessly with the kitchen, management, and service teams
• Represent Lilli’s values and culture both in and out of the restaurant

Qualifications

• Previous sommelier and/or restaurant management experience in a chef-driven or fine-dining restaurant
• Strong working knowledge of Old World and New World wines
• Particular strength in France, California, and other major wine regions preferred
• Experience with wine purchasing, inventory, and beverage cost management
• Strong floor presence and ability to lead during service
• Comfortable selling wine across a broad range of price points
• Ability to educate guests and team members without being intimidating or lecturing
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Hospitality-first approach to wine and restaurant management
• Sommelier or WSET certification welcomed but not required; experience, palate, and hospitality matter more than credentials alone

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance incentive based on agreed-upon restaurant beverage program goal
• Performance goals may include beverage sales, beverage cost, inventory management, wine program development, team education and overall restaurant performance.
• Hands-on collaboration with Chef Tyler and the Lilli leadership team
• Opportunity to help develop Lilli’s wine and beverage program from the ground up
• Opportunity to be part of the founding leadership team as Lilli transitions to its permanent home

Schedule

• Full-time management position with a primary focus on dinner service
• Nights, weekends, and holidays will be required