Sommelier – Italian, Fine Dining
Recruiting Partner: Emily Lauro
New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $80,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 163813
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Join a renowned family-owned establishment known for its elegant atmosphere and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a Sommelier to join our wine program and elevate the guest experience through expertise, hospitality, and passion.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary of $80,000–$90,000, plus sales commission
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Generous PTO and vacation package
- Career growth opportunities within a luxury hospitality group
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and curate the wine program, including selection, purchasing, and inventory
- Provide a world-class wine experience to guests through thoughtful pairings and personalized recommendations
- Lead wine education and training for FOH staff to ensure consistent excellence
- Build and maintain strong vendor and distributor relationships
- Collaborate with ownership and leadership to drive wine sales and profitability
Qualifications:
- Certified Sommelier (WSET Level II preferred)
- Proven success in a fine dining or luxury hospitality setting
- Strong wine knowledge across regions and varietals, with a focus on guest engagement
- Excellent communication, leadership, and training skills
- Financial acumen with experience managing COGS, inventory, and vendor contracts
- Passion for hospitality, attention to detail, and a polished presentation
This is a unique opportunity to join a respected, high-end restaurant group where your leadership and passion will be celebrated and rewarded. Apply now to be part of something exceptional.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 163813
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Emily Lauro
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
Emily Lauro
Senior Recruiting Partner & Training Coach
