Sommelier

Sparrow Italia is an Italian-inspired steakhouse that celebrates the beauty of simplicity where peak-of-season ingredients take center stage. Our menu highlights fresh pastas handmade pizzas and reimagined Italian favorites that honor timeless traditions.

Recognizing that well-being is an essential part of todays dining experience our culinary program thoughtfully blends indulgence with balance offering wholesome alternatives that allow guests to savor the richness of classic Italian cuisine without compromise.

With locations in Miami Florida and Mayfair London and our newest one opening soon in New York City Sparrow Italia invites guests into a world where sophistication meets warmth an elevated gathering place for exceptional dining and unforgettable moments.

Job Summary

The Sommelier is responsible for the overall direction andexecution of the venues wine program. This role curates and maintains a wineexperience that enhances the overall dining journey while aligning with brandstandards menu offerings and established financial goals. The Sommelier mustbe highly personable and skilled in communicating with guests of varying wineknowledge viewing wine selection as an opportunity to create a personalizedelevated experience by balancing budget flavor profiles and addition to guest engagement this role places a strongemphasis on staff and management training wine organization and upkeepadherence to wine service standards and responsible wine program performance.

KeyResponsibilities

Lead and manage the overall directionexecution and performance of the venues wine program in alignment with brandstandards and company expectations.

Deliver elevated wine service by ensuringaccuracy consistency quality control and adherence to wine steps of serviceacross all outlets

Create memorable guest experiences throughthoughtful wine recommendations that consider budget flavor profiles andguest preferences

Ensure proper tracking and timely sale of winesof critical age

Develop curate and update the wine list inpartnership with the Beverage Director incorporating menu alignment andindustry trends

Lead and facilitate ongoing wine education andtraining for servers managers and chefs

Partner with Back of House leadership toidentify wine-friendly ingredients and pairing opportunities

Manage wine purchasing vendor relationshipspricing negotiations and ordering processes

Maintain accurate wine inventory cellar parsorganization and secure storage of all wine products

Monitor beverage costs comps voids spillsand waste related to wine on a nightly basis

Review product mix (P-mix) reports to identifysales trends and opportunities to promote specific wines

Ensure cleanliness organization and readinessof all wine storage bar and service areas

Support scheduling bar prep consistency andcompletion of opening and closing duties as needed

Uphold brand standards and support wineeducation and incentive initiatives.

Qualifications

Proven experience managing or leading a wineprogram in a fine-dining or upscale hospitality environment

Extensive knowledge of wine varietals regionsvintages and wine service standards

Strong understanding of wine pairings and theability to educate both guests and staff effectively

Demonstrated ability to communicate confidentlywith guests of varying levels of wine knowledge

Experience training and developing service andmanagement teams

Strong organizational skills with the ability tomanage inventory costs and multiple priorities

Working knowledge of beverage cost controlsbudgeting and financial reporting related to wine programs

High level of professionalism hospitality andattention to detail

Ability to work flexible schedules includingnights weekends and holidays

Ability to stand for extended periods andperform physical tasks related to wine service and inventory management

We are anEqual Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regardto race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation orgender identity) national origin disability veteran status or any othercharacteristic protected by applicable law.

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