Premium Restaurant Sommelier

Premium Restaurant Sommelier - Kaseya Center

As a Sommelier, you will serve as the wine expert for our Premium Clubs, Suites, and VIP dining experiences, curating exceptional wine programs while delivering world-class hospitality. This role partners closely with Culinary, Premium Operations, and Beverage Leadership to elevate the guest experience through expert wine recommendations, pairings, education, and impeccable service. The ideal candidate is passionate about wine, hospitality, and creating memorable moments while maintaining Levy's standards of operational excellence and Unreasonable Hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guest Experience
• Deliver exceptional, personalized wine service for Premium Club and Suite guests.
• Recommend wines based on guest preferences, menu selections, and special occasions.
• Create memorable experiences through storytelling and wine education.
• Conduct tableside wine presentations and proper bottle service.
• Build relationships with season ticket members, VIP guests, and corporate clients.
• Resolve guest concerns professionally while exceeding expectations.
• Wine Program
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of domestic and international wines, vintages, varietals, and regions.
• Assist in selecting and updating wine lists.
• Recommend food and wine pairings in collaboration with the Culinary team.
• Support seasonal wine features and specialty beverage promotions.
• Participate in menu tastings and beverage development.
• Operations
• Monitor wine inventory and assist with ordering and receiving.
• Ensure proper storage, rotation, and preservation of wines.
• Conduct inventory counts and minimize product loss.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of wine storage areas.
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations and company policies.
• Team Leadership
• Train and mentor service staff on wine knowledge and proper service standards.
• Educate managers and team members on featured wines and pairing recommendations.
• Support beverage training initiatives throughout Premium operations.
• Foster teamwork between Culinary, Beverage, and Front-of-House teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 23 years of fine dining or luxury hospitality experience.
• Minimum 2 years of wine service experience.
• Strong knowledge of wine regions, varietals, vintages, and food pairings.
• Excellent communication and guest engagement skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and event schedules.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Apply to Levy today!

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

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