This position is perfect for someone with a strong foundation in wine with the desire to grow and continue learning while being a part of one of the most dynamic restaurant groups in LA.

Below are some of the key tasks and responsibilities. Other duties may arise and be assigned:

• Welcome every new table and introduce yourself and the wine program.
• Selling and talking about wine with customers at tables and in the shop. While somms should spend most of their time on the floor, somms must also keep a vigilant eye on the shop.
• In the shop, somms must welcome guests, answer questions, give suggestions, and be the ultimate, friendly and informative guide.
• Assist customers via email or phone and create a friendly and unpretentious atmosphere for customers.
• Support management with fulfilling online orders, including building gift boxes and organizing orders for pick up delivery, in-state and out-of-state shipping.
• Generate and track sales with a focus on creating repeat business.
• Stocking should also occur throughout each shift as well as at the end of every shift to set up the next day’s service.
• Keep the shop clean and organized at all times during the shift and complete daily deep cleaning.
• Cellar organization.
• Mix of day and night shifts, including weekend admin

Basic Skills:

• Know the wine list very well (i.e familiarity with all producers in the shop), pass wine study quizzes and have knowledge of regions and winemaking.
• Manage floor and shop flow solo.
• Confidently open still and sparkling wine bottles table side, present and serve wine following the proper etiquette/protocol, know how to decant wines when needed/requested and how to use the Ah-So for older bottles.
• Complete nightly side work and review with the closing manager before clocking out.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.