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Sommelier
Birdsong
1085 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Birdsong hiring Sommelier in San Francisco, CA

Birdsong hiring Sommelier in San Francisco, CA

Sommelier

BirdsongMore Info

1085 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Full Time • Hourly ($30.00 - $35.00) plus tips
Expired: Mar 2, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details
Sommelier — Birdsong (SOMA)

Join the dining room team at Birdsong, led by Chef Chris Bleidorn. Birdsong is a two Michelin–starred restaurant in San Francisco, focused on American heritage cuisine. We are seeking a Sommelier to join our team in a key supporting role to our Beverage Director, helping maintain and grow our wine program.

We’re looking for a thoughtful, service-driven wine professional - someone who can execute pairings with consistency, support the floor, and help strengthen wine knowledge across the team.

Requirements
  • Keen interest in being part of an ever-evolving restaurant and building upon a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence wine list

  • Ability to support and execute wine pairings for our tasting menu, in collaboration with our Beverage Director

  • 1-2+ years of fine dining wine experience (experience supporting or helping manage a program preferred)

  • Calm, team-focused communication and strong attention to detail during service

Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Beverage Director with day-to-day wine service and program execution

  • Running beverage service on the floor, including guiding guests through pairings and BTG and bottle selections

  • Assisting with organization and maintenance of the cellar and inventory systems (as needed)

  • Helping uphold standards of hospitality and beverage service across the dining room

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation with a combination of hourly pay plus top points in the tip pool, along with comprehensive healthcare benefits.

Interview Process

An in-person meeting and an opportunity to observe service.

Application Process

Interested candidates: please apply with a resume and cover letter—we’d love to hear from you.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($30.00 - $35.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts


Required Skills

Service Procedures

Knowledge of Wine and Beverage Service

Beer Knowledge

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Strong Customer Service Skills

Wine Cellar Organization

Attention to Quality and Consistency in Service

Wine Service

Ability to Manage Time Effectively During Service

Food and Beverage Pairing

Adaptability to Changing Restaurant Dynamics

Glassware Knowledge

Strong Organizational Skills

Inventory Management

Ability to Educate Others About Wine

Wine List / Program Creation

Problem Solving Skills in a Fast Paced Environment

Passion for Food and Beverage Pairings

Winemaking Knowledge

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Strong interpersonal skills

Wine Knowledge

Commitment To Maintaining High Standards

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Willingness to Learn and Grow Within the Role

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1 Employee Recommendation

Birdsong is a fine dining restaurant focused on the ingredients and cooking methods of the Pacific Northwest. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Bleidorn (whose previous experience includes Saison, Atelier Crenn, Benu and Alinea) will pay homage to cooking techniques of the past, with a playfully refined and thoughtful menu that highlights the connection between city and nature.

Birdsong will reference ancient cooking methods: utilizing open fire and smoke, dry-aging meat, and experimenting with a number of fermenting techniques. Dishes will highlight key ingredients like cold water shellfish, wild game (like elk, buffalo, boar), berries, mushrooms, and other seasonal ingredients. Birdsong’s quest to preserve fundamental cooking techniques of the past in a contemporary setting is inspired by naturalist writer Michael Frome’s sentiment that “each succeeding generation accepts less and less of the real thing because it has no way of understanding what has been lost.”

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