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Senior Sommelier, Kohler Hospitality

_Work Mode: Onsite_

**Location: ** Kohler, WI

Opportunity

The **Senior Sommelier** manages the extensive wine program for the Immigrant Restaurant and Riverbend. This role is a key leader responsible for wine education, service standards, and inventory management for the Restaurant.

The Senior Sommelier is expected to:

+ Act as a leader, wine educator, and role model for all staff.

+ Conduct themselves and hold all other co-workers accountable to the highest service standards set by the Immigrant Restaurant, Riverbend, and the Court of Master Sommeliers.

+ Manage the extensive wine program for the restaurants.

+ Ensure daily standards are met regarding wine service.

+ Perform duties as assigned outside of the Immigrant Restaurant and Riverbend.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Wine Program Development and Management

The Senior Sommelier is responsible for all aspects of the wine list and cellar, including:

+ **Development of the Wine List** :

+ Researching wines and conducting tastings within company parameters.

+ Providing recommendations to leadership and ensuring a balanced list is maintained.

+ Building and maintaining a wine list fitting the establishment for the right price, products, presentations, and ease of use.

+ **List Maintenance and Communication** :

+ Printing, writing, and making changes to all wine lists as needed.

+ Ensuring wine menus reflect the current product.

+ Working closely with the BOH team on menu changes to adequately pair wine with nightly menu and special event menus.

+ **Support for Other Outlets** :

+ Assisting other outlets with wine list development and changes dependent on need/directives given by F&B Operations Manager.

+ Managing the allocations of special wines for the resort.

+ Assisting outlets in locating wines that have been sold from the Restaurant list in other outlets.

B. Service and Guest Interaction

The Senior Sommelier works the Immigrant Restaurant floor to provide professional service and enhance the guest experience:

+ Providing professional wine sales assistance.

+ Providing professional wine service, including re-pours.

+ Ensuring proper glassware is used and providing labels upon request.

+ Working with guests to preselect wines for dinners or events they are hosting in the Restaurant.

+ Communicating daily with the Restaurant Manager and/or Dining Supervisor to review reservations and learn about any upcoming reservation regarding wine.

C. Education and Special Events

This role is integral to staff training and generating wine-related revenue opportunities:

+ **Staff Training** :

+ . Developing and teaching the **Wine Academy** for all Food & Beverage staff on a regular basis.

+ Ensuring high-quality service, including basic knowledge, techniques on corking, and servicing, will be demonstrated.

+ Attending and occasionally holding daily briefings with the Restaurant FOH staff before the start of operation

+ **Guest Experiences** :

+ Developing wine experiences for guests, including small classes, large seminars, and pairing classes.

+ Participating in and teaching specialty classes, seminars, and demonstrations when able.

+ Having intricate workings with Kohler Food & Wine annually.

D. Inventory and Operational Support

+ **Inventory Control** :

+ Maintaining accurate inventory.

+ Managing the monthly wine inventory process.

+ Being responsible for putting away purchased wine deliveries.

+ Ensuring all necessary equipment is in stock and in proper order.

+ Maintaining wine cellars for cleanliness, temperature, lighting, etc..

+ **Floor Assistance** :

+ During idle times, assisting the staff in one or all the following duties: back waiter, hosting, reservationist, bus, bar service, and polishing.

+ **Financial Processing** :

+ Processing sales through POS and properly processing payments.

This role is compensated hourly plus commission. This is a Full-Time position with weekend availability required.

Skills/Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

The ideal candidate for this leadership position will possess:

+ A degree in restaurant/hotel management and/or experience in a food and beverage position in an upscale Hotel/Restaurant for a minimum of 2 years.

+ Minimum 2 years' experience selling fine wine.

+ Experience as a server or bartender.

+ Upper level accreditation from Court of Master Sommeliers or similar program.

+ An adequate level of skill with the use of common computer systems, including all Office products.

Physical Requirements

The employee must frequently:

+ Lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

+ Have specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must occasionally:

+ Lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

+ Sit; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel.

Compliance Notes:

+ The use of alcoholic beverages while on duty is prohibited.

+ Tasting of wine is only permissible as outlined in this position description.

_Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future._

_We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The hourly range for this position is $28.30 - $42.50. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including candidate's education and work location._

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com .

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] . Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the FederalEEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and theEEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .