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Sommelier

12/3/2025

The Sommelier is responsible for ensuring that each guest is hosted with genuine care and attention throughout their dining experience. This individual assists with all wine inventory, storage, and serving for the restaurant, while also mentoring staff on wine knowledge and enhancing the guest experience.

Salary

65000 - 80000 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

11-50 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
SCRATCH|BAR & KITCHEN Scratch|Bar & Kitchen was founded on the principles of preparing food the way it was meant to be, from scratch. Our space was designed for our guests to be able to enjoy an experience tailored specifically to their individual tastes by creating a dialogue with our chefs. Keeping in the “from scratch” philosophy there is nothing in our restaurant that wasn’t made with our hands. From the aged cheeses to the butter in our breads, everything was made by us for you. - Scratch|Restaurants - Scratch|Bar & Kitchen - Woodley Proper - Frankland's Crab & Co. - Sushi|Bar - Margarita's Snacks
About the Role
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
The Sommelier is responsible for ensuring that each guest is hosted with genuine care and attention throughout his/her/their dining experience at Pasta|Bar. This individual assists with all wine inventory, storage and serving for the restaurant, and makes sure to keep the lead sommelier and management up to date on the progress of items, as well as changes and/or issues. As an integral part of a team, the Wine Server is responsible for continuously looking for ways to improve each guest's experience from greeting through service, pace, teamwork, menu knowledge and thoughtful anticipation of the guest's needs.

The role will serve as a FOH representative of our brand, and will aid in serving wine, as well as bussing tables, resetting tables, pouring water, running food, making cocktails, taking orders, and more. The Sommelier needs have a "can-do" attitude, willing to jump in and help as needed in the restaurant. Experience as a server is strongly preferred.
 
The Sommelier is responsible for motivating and mentoring the staff's wine knowledge, as well as delight guests with their wine knowledge and descriptions of wine pairings for the tasting menu. With a Michelin Star expectation, we are looking for a professional who wants to continue to elevate our dining experience.

We offer:
Competitive pay $65K-80K DOE
Benefits offered to full time after 2 months (Medical)
Career growth potential
Shift Meal
Discount Perk Program (employee discount across Scratch Restaurant Group) and so much more!

Position Summary: Sommelier
 
Requirements:
Experience with the POS system or the like.
Basic wine and spirit knowledge.
Ability to assist guests and possess great guest relations skills.
Must be upbeat, outgoing and positive.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be on your feet and alert for extended periods of time.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic math skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed.
Continuous use of hands and arms.
Continuous bending, reaching and twisting.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





Key Skills
Wine KnowledgeGuest RelationsTeamworkCommunication SkillsMath SkillsPOS System ExperienceFast-Paced EnvironmentBussing TablesServing WineCocktail MakingOrder TakingMentoring StaffAttention to DetailPositive AttitudePhysical StaminaProblem Solving
Categories
HospitalityFood & Beverage
Benefits
401(k)Dental InsuranceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffVision InsuranceWellness Resources
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