Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Join the Michelin-Starred Team at Xiquet by Danny Lledó
Xiquet by Danny Lledó, Washington D.C.'s Michelin-starred destination for fine Valencian cuisine, is seeking talented and passionate Sommeliers to join our acclaimed team. We pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled dining experience, showcasing traditional Spanish dishes with modern innovation. As a sommelier, you will play a critical role in crafting an unforgettable guest experience through expert wine service.
About the Position:We are looking for sommeliers with deep food and wine knowledge, especially in a fine-dining setting. Ideal candidates have experience with multi-course tasting menus and possess a strong ability to guide guests through wine selections. You will work closely with our captains and kitchen team to enhance the guest journey, ensuring a seamless and thoughtful pairing experience.
Key Responsibilities:- Guide guests through wine pairings and selections to complement our multi-course tasting menus
- Perform precise wine service, including opening, decanting, and serving
- Manage the wine cellar, ensuring inventory accuracy and rotation of wines
- Collaborate with the chef and captains to align the wine program with the menu’s evolution
- Train and mentor front-of-house staff on wine knowledge and service techniques
- Competitive compensation tailored to experience
- Comprehensive health benefits for full-time employees
- A unique opportunity to work in a Michelin-starred environment with a focus on continual learning and development
- One Star, Michelin Guide since 2021
- Sommelier of the Year, Michelin Guide 2022
- 5 Diamond AAA Award since 2022
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2023
- 2023 RAMMY Award for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year
- Top Ten on 100 Best Restaurants Washingtonian 2023
- OAD Top 100 in North America since 2023
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $40.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off
Required Skills
Deep Food and Wine Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Experience With Multi Course Tasting Menus
Customer Service Orientation
Strong Ability to Guide Guests Through Wine Selections
Team Collaboration
Adaptability in a Fine Dining Environment
Performing Precise Wine Service
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Xiquet (chee-KETT) by Chef Danny Lledó features a sought-after tasting menu showcasing the finest products from around the world served with warm, Mediterranean hospitality. Known as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Washington DC for its modern Spanish cuisine, Xiquet has held a MICHELIN Star since 2021 and earned MICHELIN’s Sommelier of the Year Award in 2022. In the same year, AAA honored Xiquet with the travel authority’s highest rating, making it the only Five Diamond restaurant currently in the city.
As a member of the team at Xiquet, you will have the opportunity to work with award-winning chefs and operators who are dedicated to the art of hospitality. You will learn what it takes to earn and maintain the status of a MICHELIN Star restaurant, and see the impact of that level of care and expertise on guests’ faces every day. While learning from industry experts, you’ll enjoy creating unforgettable experiences for those celebrating the most important milestones in life. If you are passionate about hospitality, have a desire to learn from the best, and know that you can make a meaningful contribution to a small and dedicated team, we would be honored to have you join us.
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