The Tasting House, located in Los Gatos, California Seeking Sommelier

The Tasting House is a premium wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting bar serving small plates that will complement the wines we offer. There are also retail, e-commerce, and catering components to the business. A highlight in the shop is a large and unique wine and cheese assortment featuring local and international offerings. The retail assortment is a curated selection of fine wines, cheeses, charcuterie, chocolates as well as gourmet foods and premium housewares.

The Position: Floor Sommelier
• Have experience in fine dining hospitality
• Be friendly, social and like to interact with staff and guests, be a team player
• Have a knowledge of wine, food and beverage
• Have a strong personality. Be determined to deliver a detailed and high level of luxury service

Responsibilities:
• Extensive knowledge of our wine list and the food pairings that go with them
• Have a strong understanding of our tasting experiences, educating the guests on all things wine and food
• Opening and presenting wines for guests at the table
• Making recommendations on wines for guests
• Making recommendations on food and wine pairings
• Informing guests of the 50+wines we have by the glass and 400+ by the bottle
• Training wait staff on wines and availability of wines
• Have and maintain knowledge on wines and different wine regions of the world
• Knowledge of locale vineyards and wineries also a plus
• Complying with health and safety regulations

Qualifications:
• Level 1 or higher Sommelier
• Extensive wine knowledge
• Previous experience as a sommelier or wine steward
• Experience providing excellent customer service in a fast, fun and learning environment
• Positive attitude, and ability to simultaneously with guests, assistant, runners, cooks and other colleagues
• Amazing skills at working unsupervised and taking initiative when needed
• Able to handle money accurately and operate a point-of-sale system
• Stand on your feet, stoop or walk for the majority of the day
• Work safely around machines and knives
• Lift, push and/or pull items up to 50 pounds

Compensation based on experience. We value an inclusive work culture that looks to excel and grow. We provide regular in-depth training for wine, cheese and chocolate to keep our professional knowledge nimble and growing.

Candidates must be able to work weekends, holidays and be available for lunch, brunch and evening shifts. This is an hourly and tipped position. Looking for immediate start dates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Candidates should contact Christina Barnett at christina@tastinghouselosgatos.com