Wine Connoisseur

The Head Sommelier is a key member of our beverage team, responsible for maintaining the highest standards of wine service and ensuring a top-notch beverage program.

• Sell wine and other beverages nightly with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Assist in monthly beverage inventory and maintain a strong knowledge of all République food and beverage offerings
• Communicate unanticipated menu changes and 86's to the Wine Director and maintain a clean cellar and wine area
• Continually educate oneself on wine list and help troubleshoot and develop solutions to opportunities on list
• Maintain a strong knowledge of wine trends and changes and stay up to date with the world of wine
• Perform server responsibilities based on need and train others based on need

• 3+ years' of relative experience required
• Strong beverage knowledge required
• Open availability strongly preferred; availability to work minimum four dinner service shifts required
• Passion for food and beverage with a desire to learn
• Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Certification or equivalent experience and education is preferred but not required

The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.