Sommelier Job at The Inn at Little Washington, Washington DC

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  • The Inn at Little Washington
  • Washington DC

Job Description

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Located in the picturesque town of Washington, Virginia.

30 minutes from Culpeper, Front Royal, and Warrenton, Virginia

40 minutes from Gainesville and Stephen City, Virginia

Just a bit over an hour from Reston, Loudoun County, Virginia and Washington, DC.

Since 1978 The Inn at Little Washington, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, has been one of the most decorated restaurants and hotels in the world. There is no better time to join our growing team of exceptional people. Your next career awaits.

Some of our awards include Michelin 3 Stars, Forbes 5 Stars, Michelin Green Star, AAA 5 Diamonds, and Wine Spectator Grand Award. Member of Relais & Chateaux.

We Offer

Why join our team:

  • Health, vision and dental insurance (full time employees)
  • Paid time off (Full time employees)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • On-the-job training
  • Employee education allowance
  • Advancement potential
  • Flexible schedules
  • Employee appreciation events
  • Complimentary uniforms
  • Delicious family meals daily prepared by the chefs
  • Referral bonuses
  • Competitive pay

Summary

  • The responsibility for this role, in addition to working in the dining room as a sommelier, will be to spear head staff education and training. This includes Junior Sommeliers as well as hourly FOH employees. Together with DOW and ADOW, they will develop training programs for beginners, that all FOH and BOH staff can attend, as well as a more in-depth classes for Captains and Front servers.
  • Responsible for suggesting wine to guests, pouring wine pairings when necessary, safeguarding all beverage assets for IALW.
  • Duties may include but are not limited to receiving, storage, distribution and security of all wine and beverage product, daily maintenance of all wine lists, updating and keeping POS system current, staff training and COGS tracking, month end and daily wine inventory. Also, working in the dining room nightly as a sommelier and supporting service team is essential. In addition, sommeliers will assist and support the cellar master in the organization, upkeep and cleanliness of all wine cellars and wine storage units.

Essential Functions

  • Assist, accomplish prep/side work as assigned and support the daily needs for dinner service
  • Act as sommelier on the floor and in the lounge areas
  • Help sell bottled wine as instructed by DoW during service
  • Assist in Pour pairing wines for our prix fixe menus in a timely manner, when needed
  • Explain via one-liners the wine pairing when needed
  • Maintain the aesthetic of assigned station: guest tabletop/work area
  • Be present/focused on the operation during service
  • Complete closing duties as assigned
  • Assist in the receipt and storage of all wine product in their proper areas
  • Maintain the ongoing security of all wine assets
  • Develops staff wine training with the Assistant DoW. DoW will aid with and approve any and all training.

Qualifications

Required

  • 5 + years floor experience as sommelier in high-end restaurant/ hotel
  • 5 + years experience assisting in the organization and upkeep of a large (1000+ selection) wine cellar
  • Excellent and effective trainer
  • Certified or Advanced standing with W.S.E.T./C.M.S.
  • Experience working with a large cellar (1000+ selections) or with a Wine Spectator Grand Award cellar
  • Basic understanding of the business of wine (purchasing, costs, asset protection).
  • Basic knowledge of major wine regions/producers

Desirable

  • 2+ years supervisory responsibility
  • Some travel and personal experience visiting producers/vineyards in major growing areas
  • Basic reference points of Michelin and fine dining establishments in U.S and abroad

Skills

  • Creative problem solver
  • Ability to connect with guests and guide them to a wine that they will love
  • Strong knowledge of the major wine regions of the world
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Passionately committed to the finest guest experience
  • Intense desire to continue to learn wine and grow professionally
  • Team Player

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Be able to work on the dining room floor for up to 8 hours.
  • Be able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly.
  • Must be able to transport heavy items to day cellars (up to 200 lbs on a cart)
  • Stand for long periods of time, extended periods of walking

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Hospitality

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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