Junior Sommelier

A rare opportunity to join the City Winery team as we reimagine the future of live music and hospitality. City Winery to deliver the highest end combined culinary and cultural experience to our customers who are passionate in sharing wine, music, and culinary arts. We are a unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate concerts, food & wine classes, private events in a variety of configurations, and fine dining.

We have created a compelling mix for our sophisticated clientele of foodies, and active cultural patrons—bringing the wine country experience to the middle of a large city.

Passionate about wine and ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? We are seeking a Junior Sommelier to champion our beverage program and deliver memorable guest experiences. This role is an ideal fit for candidates bringing a solid background as a Lead Server or Captain.

In this role, you’ll guide guest beverage service, craft thoughtful food and wine pairings, and assist with backend operations like inventory. We don't require formal credentials, but you should bring a strong foundation in Old and New World wine regions, producers, and vintages. What matters most is an eager curiosity to learn, clear organization, and a helpful, unpretentious attitude when sharing expertise with our guests and team.

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant
• Extensive knowledge of and a genuine love for wine, winemaking, beer and spirits
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at every City Winery visit
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others and accept constructive criticism
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and guests
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Must be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, and communicate, conduct basic business related mathematics, able to accurately function a POS
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

• Maintain a clean, well-organized wine cellar in accordance with company standards
• Recommend wine and beverage pairings to guests; upsell both tableside offerings and retail wine offerings for guests to take home
• Keep staff abreast of beverage changes on the wine list
• Assist with monthly inventory
• Know about and defend our product brands
• Know and be able to identify table and seat numbers
• Maintain station cleanliness
• Knowledge of cocktail list - drinks, specs, flavor profiles
• Knowledge of WBTG facts - producer, variety, region, vintage, flavor profiles, history
• Know the proper standard for opening bottles of wine and tableside service
• Be warm, knowledgeable, and noticeably appreciative towards guests
• Accommodate guests by making each individual feel welcomed
  
  Act professionally and always maintain composure
• Identify and report problems to management immediately
• Be aware of service flow, dining timing, and be able to adjust for each guest’s individual needs
• Implement and follow steps of service
• Respond to the needs of the guests, taking orders, running food, and bussing tables
• Oversee activities of your team in the station

Wine, food, and live entertainment collide at City Winery to create a dynamic and incredibly unique workplace. Since 2008, City Winery has been…