Sommelier - Year-round Position

Description

Join a legacy 107 years in the making! C Lazy U Ranch, one of America's top guest ranches, is hiring for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Granby, Colorado. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that sets us apart. To maintain this standard, we seek enthusiastic, service-oriented professionals with strong communication skills who go above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences.

We offer below-market housing and three complimentary meals daily. Spend your summer in the Rockies-

Working Ranch & Guest Hospitality

The Sommelier is the Ranch's wine specialist and is responsible for developing and executing an exceptional wine program that enhances the guest experience and supports the Ranch's culinary vision. This position combines expert wine knowledge with genuine hospitality, providing personalized recommendations, professional wine service, thoughtful food and wine pairings, and memorable guest experiences.

Working closely with the Beverage Manager, Director of Food & Beverage, culinary team, and dining room team, the Sommelier leads wine selection, wine service, cellar standards, wine education, and wine-focused guest programming. The Beverage Manager maintains responsibility for overall beverage operations, departmental financial controls, and non-wine beverage programs.

The Sommelier is expected to be actively engaged in daily service and to lead through knowledge, hospitality, professionalism, by example.

• Provide personalized wine recommendations based on guest preferences, menu selections, and dining experiences.
• Deliver professional wine service during lunch, dinner, special events, and private dining experiences.
• Conduct tableside wine presentations in an approachable, engaging, and educational manner.
• Build relationships with repeat guests and anticipate their wine preferences.
• Assist guests in exploring new varietals, regions, producers, and styles based upon individual preferences.
• Handle wine-related guest concerns professionally and create memorable hospitality experiences.
• Serve as the primary wine resource for guests and dining room team members.

• Develop and maintain a diverse, balanced wine list that complements the Ranch's culinary offerings and guest expectations.
• Recommend wines for purchase based upon quality, value, menu compatibility, guest preferences, and established financial parameters.
• Identify unique producers, vintages, varietals, and wine regions that enhance the Ranch wine program.
• Work with wine distributors to identify premium selections and secure appropriate allocations.
• Maintain professional wine-cellar organization, storage conditions, bottle rotation, and presentation standards.
• Recommend seasonal wine selections and food-and-wine pairings.
• Collaborate directly with culinary leadership on pairing dinners, tasting menus, and special culinary experiences.
• Regularly evaluate the wine list to ensure balance across price points, regions, varietals, and styles.
• Submit wines as needed for purchase to the Beverage MGR in a timely/weekly manner to ensure Beverage MGR is able to complete alcohol orders consistently meeting business needs.
• Communicate wine purchasing and inventory needs to the Beverage Manager and Director of Food & Beverage.

• Maintain accurate wine inventory records and cellar organization.
• Conduct wine inventory counts in coordination with the Beverage Manager.
• Identify wine inventory variances, slow-moving selections, and opportunities to improve the wine list.
• Make recommendations regarding wine pricing based upon cost, market position, and guest…