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Four Seasons

Senior Sommelier

Four Seasons, Vail, Colorado, United States, 81657


About Four Seasons:

Four 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 treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

Come and experience the Colorado lifestyle in the heart of the Rockies. Access to world-class year-round outdoor lifestyle activities right in your backyard with a quick drive to Denver to stay current with live music, sports, and cultural events. Join a team of inclusive, caring, and exceptional colleagues that are happy to invest in your development through best-in-class trainings to reach your potential.

Senior Sommelier – Tavernetta Vail

Four Seasons Vail is excited to launch the collaboration of Four Seasons and Frasca Hospitality Group to create Tavernetta Vail. We seek to continue this expansion here with the opening of Tavernetta Vail by hiring enthusiastic, ambitious, and humble staff to uphold a culture of excellence, education, and respect.

About The Role:

The primary responsibility of the Tavernetta Vail Senior Sommelier is to set the team up for successful service through proper maintenance of the administrative duties of the wine program. Additional tasks include completing monthly inventory and weekly ordering for the beverage program, along with day-to-day operations of the restaurant.

What You Will Do:

Develop and maintain the wine program within Tavernetta Vail.

Ensure beverage requisitions are accurately completed and submitted each night.

Check BEOs for private party orders - ensure wines are in stock for upcoming parties.

Communicate with the Purchasing Department on all wine product needs or issues.

Train team members on new products.

Inform team about items that are no longer available or have changed.

Wine Menu Management:

Ensure accurate wine lists are printed.

Communicate daily 86s and additions to GM/AGM.

Update website with current wine list weekly.

Communicate wine list needs/gaps with General Manager.

Inventory:

Being present for inventory each month is mandatory.

Process inventory from beginning to end and submit it to the General Manager for review.

Leadership:

Maintain a positive attitude before and during service.

Spearhead education in pre-service, study sessions, and monthly classes.

Assist the entire FOH team during service.

Communication:

Communicate effectively with the General Manager.

Set an out of office reply when leaving town.

Maintain strong communication with all management.

What You Bring:

Must have passed or be pursuing the Advanced Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or have equivalent certification and/or experience.

Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Strong teamwork and mentorship skills.

Understanding of inventory, purchasing, beverage, and invoice reconciliation.

Fluency in English is required; bilingual in Italian/Spanish is a plus.

Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with email, OneDrive, Excel, and Word.

Minimum five years in the F&B industry with three years in a Sommelier role.

Italian wine & culinary knowledge.

Strong ability to multitask.

What We Offer:

Salary: $85k annually + beverage sales incentive.

401k participation with company matching program.

Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance.

Discounted travel with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms.

Employee engagement at all levels.

Schedule & Hours:

This is a full-time position.

Ability to work evening shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, visit us:

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