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Sommelier manages the daily activities necessary for maintenance and promotion of the organization's wine collection. Identifies and purchases wines for the organization. Being a Sommelier monitors the conditions of the wine cellar, ensuring optimal storage. Works with the kitchen staff to develop food and wine pairings. Additionally, Sommelier recommends and serves wine to guests. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May possess or be working towards certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Sommelier works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Sommelier typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sommelier
  • Frasca Hospitality Group
  • Englewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • May 2024 | Osteria Alberico Senior Sommelier (Sr. Sommelier)

    Osteria Alberico is named after Frasca Hospitality Group’s owner Bobby Stuckey’s wife, Danette and her family. Osteria Alberico is the sister restaurant to Boulder’s Pizzeria Alberico, and the newest addition to Frasca Hospitality Group. More casual than a ristorante or trattoria, a traditional osteria can often be found in neighborhoods instead of tourist-laden streets. A space that serves as a catch all for casual meet-ups, family dinners and post-work enjoyment, locals and visitors alike can expect warm, familial hospitality.

    The primary responsibility of the Osteria Alberico Sr. Sommelier is to set the wine team up for successful service through proper maintenance of the administrative duties of the wine program, to lead the entire FOH team by leading through great habits on the floor (i.e. “all eyes on me”, i.e. “leading by example”), and to effectively communicate regularly with the Beverage Director. Completing monthly inventory and weekly ordering for the beverage program, along with day to day operations of the restaurant. Sommeliers will be held to the Court of Master Sommeliers standards of service, theory and tasting.

    Requirements for candidates (but not limited to):

    • Theory - Must have passed/or be pursuing the Advanced Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or have an equivalent certification and/or experience and knowledge. (theoretical assessment will be given before interview process)
    • Attitude - Willingness to learn in a fast paced, high volume environment
    • Guest - Positive interactions and focused on hospitality
    • Teamwork - Must be a conscientious individual that has a strong sense of teamwork and the confidence to strive to be better than the day before
    • Consistency - Positive and practical reviews from direct supervisor for the past 6 months of employment
    • Mentorship - A strong understanding of teaching and development of staff.
    • Understanding of inventory, purchasing, Bevager and invoice reconciliation.
    • Communication - Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable with numerous daily internal and external email communications, calendar communications, in person communication with co-workers, guests and vendors.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Proficiency with Google Drive, Excel, and Word
    • Captain & Sommelier experience and training within FHG
    • Italian wine & culinary knowledge
    • Minimum 3 years in F&B industry (within the past ten years)
    • Professional and confident verbal and written communication
    • Strong ability to multitask

    Responsibilities include:

    • Weekly creation and maintenance of the order sheet
      • Must be accurate and dated correctly with correct vintages and prices
      • Should deposit into savings weekly according to Wine Director
      • Should communicate with Wine Director regarding when to use savings account to pay for items
    • BTG ordering
      • Never over or under order - look at cover counts and understand what days each distributor delivers. Plan accordingly.
        • Check gather for private party orders - make sure wines are in stock for upcoming parties
        • Communication and education of staff for any and all BTG changes - email and in person
    • Wine List
      • Printing wine lists - ( this can be delegated to floor sommeliers) - wine list must be accurate, correctly spelled with no typos or spacing errors
      • Daily 86s and additions - MUST be on the list. One day or two days can go by but that’s it. Wines that need to be added to the list should be listed on the power board. 86s must come off every day
      • Website must be updated with current wine list weekly
      • Communication of wine list needs/gaps with wine director
    • Leadership
      • Maintain positive attitude at all times, before and during service
      • It is the role of the Sr. Sommelier to spearhead education in pre-service, study sessions, and on a monthly class basis.
      • The education schedule must be planned in advance with the guidance and coordination of the Wine Director. Education is expected to be constant and diverse.
        • Provide assistance to entire FOH team during service
        • Assistance with exam preparation for the staff - mock exams, help studying, etc
      • It is the responsibility of the Sr. Sommelier to generate theory quizzes on both the wine list and general theory quizzes for the floor sommeliers and the wine backs. These quizzes must be administered on a regular basis and the results should be communicated to the Wine Director and management
    • Communication
      • Effective communication with the Wine Director. If a core item is 86d, communicate that and other updates via a weekly email.
      • If leaving town, you must set an out of office reply on your email - it is also expected that you give notice to the Wine Director when leaving town.
      • Strong communication with all management and owners. It must occur at appropriate times, i.e. service is not the appropriate time to approach the owner, GM, or Wine Director about issues that are best suited for a one on one, instead request a meeting
    • Supplier relations
      • The Wine Director expects you to taste as much as possible to build your palate, build the list together and to build great supplier relations.
      • Initiate and attend regular meetings with the Wine Director with the distinct purpose of learning and building the following skillset:
        • Profit and Loss proficiency
        • Cost of goods analysis
        • Monthly comp analysis
        • Quarterly comprehensive cost vs. sales analysis
        • Budget analysis
        • Maintenance of existing wine list
        • Wine list formation for new restaurant/concept
    Compensation and Benefits:

    Osteria Alberico operates on a whole house tip pool system, the practice of requiring all tipped employees to contribute all of their tips into one collective pool which is then divided among all hourly employees. Your hourly wage will be at Colorado State minimum wage, $14.42 per hour.

  • Starting Point in Tip Share based on points allocated within current standing at FHG with a review within 90 days.
    • Administrative duties performed outside of the normal service expectations (inventory, staff tastings, etc.) will be at an hourly rate of $22 and not included in the tip pool.
    • Frasca Hospitality Group employees are eligible for insurance after 60 days of employment (please see HR for details)
    • Frasca Hospitality Group 401K will be offered after 1 year of hire date with a 4% match.
    • Opportunities to travel domestically and abroad to develop and build on wine knowledge.
      • See eligibility criteria
    • Included incentives for continual progress through the Court of Master Sommeliers

    Frasca Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

    More detail about Osteria Alberico part of Frasca Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/662115-Osteria-Alberico
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Sommelier
  • Osteria Alberico
  • Englewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • May 2024 | Osteria Alberico Senior Sommelier (Sr. Sommelier)Osteria Alberico is named after Frasca Hospitality Group’s owner Bobby Stuckey’s wife, Danette and her family. Osteria Alberico is the siste...
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Sommelier
  • Tavernetta by Frasca
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Tavernetta Senior Sommelier (Sr. Sommelier) The primary responsibility of the Tavernetta Sr. Sommelier is to set the wine team up for successful service through proper maintenance of the administrativ...
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Restaurant Sommelier
  • Marriott International
  • Denver, CO FULL_TIME
  • Additional Information Pay: $25.00/hourJob Number 24094423Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation The Ritz-Carlton Denver, 1881 Curtis Street, Denver, Colorado, United States VIEW ON MAPSche...
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Restaurant Sommelier
  • Marriott International
  • Avon, CO FULL_TIME
  • Additional Information Full-time, $17.50/hour, Shift meal, Parking includedJob Number 24088324Job Category Food and Beverage & CulinaryLocation The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch, 0130 Daybreak Ridge, Av...
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Resort Sommelier
  • Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
  • Vail, CO FULL_TIME
  • About Four SeasonsFour Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treate...
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  • New York, NY
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  • Las Vegas, NV
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  • Relais & Chteaux
  • Darby, MT
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  • USHG
  • New York, NY
  • The Modern is a Michelin-starred contemporary American restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. The restaurant features r...
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Resort Sommelier
  • Four Seasons Hotels Limited
  • Vail, CO
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  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Colorado

Colorado (/ˌkɒləˈrædoʊ, -ˈrɑːdoʊ/ (listen), other variants) is a state of the Western United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th most extensive and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,695,564 on July 1, 2018, an increase of 13.25% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which early Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy silt the river carried from the mountains. The...
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What does a Sommelier do?

Sommelier in Bellingham, WA
After that, you would likely gain more experience in the food and wine industry while preparing to take your Certified Sommelier Examination.
February 14, 2020
Sommelier in Sioux Falls, SD
More senior sommeliers also help restaurants, hotels, resorts and vineyards with financial management for their wine products, including pricing, purchasing and sales monitoring.
December 02, 2019
Sommelier in Hartford, CT
The dictionary definition of a sommelier is listed as a restaurant employee who is responsible for wine service.
December 10, 2019