Sommelier

Spruce Restaurant, in Pacific Heights neighborhood in San Francisco Bay Area is looking to add a full-time sommelier and hospitality professional to our Wine Spectator Grand Award Program. Ideal candidates would have fine-dining serving experience and be in pursuit of additional certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. Spruce and the Bacchus Management Group, specifically promote continued education through the CMS, with increased incentives for success at various CMS accreditation levels. BMG offers an unrivaled oenological benefits package beyond health care. Such benefits include:

• Working with Master Sommelier Jeremiah Morehouse
• Working with a Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list with over 2,600 selections
• Annual, all-expenses-paid European travel opportunities to visit historic wine growing regions
• Full reimbursement for successful passes of CMS Introductory and Certified examinations
• $1,500 annual stipend for Advanced Course/Advanced Exam/Masters Exam Tuition and Expenses
• Compensation incentives for successful passes of the CMS Introductory, Certified and Advanced examinations with commensurate recognition of WSET levels.
• Sales Commission percentage in addition to base salary
• $125 quarterly educational reimbursement allowance for books, magazine subscriptions, GuildSomm membership etc.
• 401k with company contribution for all employees (4% match on 5% contribution)
• Monthly Cell-phone reimbursement for full-time positions
• Two weeks Paid-time off for full-time positions, with an additional day for every year of tenure
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Wine at cost
• Working with a full team of sommeliers in pursuit of upper-division wine accreditation
• Relocation stipend for the right candidate

The Bacchus Management Group provides an ideal environment for service professionals interested in advancing their careers and working with a passionate hospitality team.

If you have interest in joining our wine team and have any further questions, please respond with a resume and/or cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for an interview and possible stage. You must be available to work weekends and have a passion for hospitality.