Sommelier | Sky Project by Rhubarb LLC dba Peak

Oak View Group :

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.

Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview :

As a Sommelier, you are a wine expert responsible for creating wine lists, recommending food and wine pairings, and advising guests on wine choices.

Collaborating with chefs, managing the wine cellar, and ensuring wines are served correctly.

This role will pay a salary of $16 / hr while working in a tipped capacity, and $35 / hr when doing administrative work such as monthly inventory and wine intake.

Benefits for FT roles : Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until Dec 20, 2024

Responsibilities :

Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager.

Recommend food and wine pairings.

Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices.

Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices.

Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.

Train wait staff on available wines.

Ask guests for ID to verify legal drinking age.

Comply with all health and safety regulations.

Qualifications :

At least 2 years of Sommelier

Experience in fine dining (NYC preferred)

Knowledge of all major regions and production

Court of master sommeliers certification / WSET / ASA certification a plus but not 100% necessary

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference :

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it.

We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence.

Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ( protected class ) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.