Wine Connoisseur

We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable wine professional to join our team at VENETO Ristorante Italiano. As a Sommelier, you will be responsible for providing exceptional wine service to our guests, working closely with the Front of House team and owners to ensure a world-class dining experience.

• Provide impeccable wine service to guests, following our standards and guidelines.
• Capture guest wine orders accurately and answer questions about wine with confidence.
• Perform opening and closing duties, as detailed on our checklist.
• Participate in daily pre-service meetings, weekly server meetings, and monthly FOH meetings.
• Be a steward of our restaurant culture, ensuring it remains positive, productive, and healthy.
• Assist owners with projects and tasks as needed.
• Lead and assist in wine-related duties, such as inventory, monitoring, and education.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute to FOH and restaurant meetings.
• Communicate regularly with the team and owners, distributing information as needed.

• Owner mentality and independent thinking.
• Dependable and trustworthy, with excellent communication skills.
• Thorough and detail-oriented, with a passion for wine and hospitality.
• Excellent knowledge of wines, wine service, and food pairings.
• Regional expertise in Italy and understanding of viticulture and winemaking.
• Wine sales proficiency and ability to assist with wine cellar management.
• Old-world wines and champagne expertise.
• Preferably, wine certification or pursuit of certification.

• Learn and embody our VENETO-style service, providing impeccable service to guests nightly.
• 2-3 years of experience in fine dining, with similar service and operational standards.
• Ability to work well on a team, receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Professional appearance and grooming standards.
• Interest in wine and ongoing education, preferred.
• Valid Food Handler and Sips & Tips certifications.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and work weekends and holidays.
• Multi-tasking and attention to detail.

• Paid health insurance.
• Dining discount and complimentary daily family meals.
• Monthly bonus based on personal sales.
• Proprietary training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity for paid annual education trip to Italy.
• Member of a professional, award-winning team, celebrated and valued.

We are a non-tipping restaurant, paying professional team members professional wages with bonus opportunities tied to personal performance. We are committed to surprising and delighting guests with our individual pride and warmth, unapologetically authentic Italian cuisine and unparalleled wine experiences.