sommelier 26077264
Aug 8, 2026 · Marriott Bonvoy
What you'll do
- Issue, open, and serve wine and champagne bottles
- Answer guest questions about origin, vintage, and style of wines
- Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system
- Pair and suggest wines to complement menu items
- Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors
- Request new wines and products
- Create and update wine promotions and incentive programs
- Monitor and replenish wine cellar inventory, equipment, and glassware
- Train and educate server and bartender staff
- Conduct vintage and BIN number checks and staff wine tastings
- Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas
- Follow all state and local laws for responsible alcohol service
- Maintain accurate spill sheets
- Follow company safety and security policies and report incidents
- Welcome and acknowledge guests and address service needs
- Use professional language and telephone etiquette
- Develop positive working relationships and support team goals
- Ensure adherence to quality standards
- Perform physical tasks related to the job, including lifting and moving objects
Key requirements
- 2+ years' experience
- Wine service, wine knowledge, and wine pairing skills
- Experience with MICROS system and inventory management
- Vendor relationship management and wine promotions
- Staff training and education on wine and service
- Knowledge of alcohol service laws and safety compliance
- Customer service and communication skills
- Technical / Trade / Vocationalpreferred
Benefits
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures;
- report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager;
- and complete safety training and certifications.
- Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
About the job
Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system. Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items. Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors. Request new wines and products. Create and update wine lists. Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs. Monitor and replenish inventory of wine cellar, equipment, and glassware. Train and educate server and bartender staff. Conduct vintage and BIN number checks. Conduct staff wine tastings. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly. Maintain accurate spill sheet.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree
Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.
Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
License or Certification: None
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