Sommelier

Applications will remain open until December 1, 2024 or until the position is filled.

Sage Hospitality Group is seeking a Sommelier to join us at a new property in Breckenridge!

Pay: $22.00 + tips (5% of bottle sales)

Incentive pay: Monthly 3% of wine revenue sales over budgeted wine revenue, plus other incentive bonus opportunities

We are currently renovating the Doubletree by Hilton Breckenridge and will rebrand later this year. This is in a superior location, modern lifestyle hotel with mountain personality that sits immediately adjacent to the slopes of Peak 9 base area in Breckenridge. Don't miss out on this opportunity to bring our Sage lifestyle to the mountains of Colorado!

Beyond the comforts of our accommodations, Breckenridge beckons with its world-class skiing, hiking trails, and vibrant cultural scene. Allow our concierge team to curate your perfect mountain adventure, from arranging ski passes to recommending scenic drives and local attractions. Discover a new standard of luxury at our property, where every detail is designed to elevate your stay and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the Rockies.

Sage’s vision is to be recognized by our customers as the best in our business by ensuring a culture that “makes the ordinary extraordinary!” The ideal candidate should champion this culture in every touchpoint of our business from our associates, guests, owners, and communities. The service and courtesy you extend and promote daily will ensure a healthy and productive culture of serving others with excellence. Join us today!

Under general supervision, provides prompt and courteous wine service to restaurant and lounge customers.

• Circulate through the assigned area, recommends and serves wine to guests.
• Manages the daily activities necessary for maintenance and promotion of the organization's wine collection.
• Ring guest checks, collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
• Increase revenue by Training Team Members to up-sell, and other suggestive procedures.
• Decrease expenses through proper handling of product, and other suggestive procedures.
• Works with the culinary team to develop food and wine pairings.
• Identifies and purchases wines for the organization.
• Monitors the conditions of the wine cellar, ensuring optimal storage.
• Follow and practice all alcoholic beverage laws, policies and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Formal Training

Bartending training and certification, TIPS Certified. Sommelier Certification Required.

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar job.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
• Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
• No kneeling required.
• Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets
• No driving required.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
• Must have ability to perform multiple tasks at one time, must be able to follow verbal and written instruction, and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must be highly organized and able to pay attention to sound and sight details in crowded and noisy situations, particularly when handling multiple tasks.
• Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with a variety of customer service problems, including stressful and highly emotional situations.
• Ability to read, speak and write English.
• Ability to accurately count cash. Ability to operate cash register.

Environment

Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift

▪️ Medical, dental, & vision insurance

▪️ Recreational benefits, either employer sponsored ski pass or end of season bonus

▪️ Health savings and flexible spending accounts

▪️ Basic Life and AD&D insurance

▪️ Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

▪️ Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

▪️ Employee Assistance Program

▪️ Tuition Reimbursement

▪️ Great discounts on Hotels, restaurants and more!