F&B Sommelier - Private Club Lounge
Core
High-level sommelier responsible for wine/sake knowledge, pairing, upselling, cellar management, and VIP guest experience in a luxury private club lounge.
Role type
Senior F&B Sommelier (Private Club)
Builds
Curated wine/sake lists, seamless luxury guest journeys, and high-value beverage sales.
Domain
Luxury hospitality / Fine dining
Required skills
Wine and sake expertise, food pairing, upselling, cellar management, VIP relationship management, team coaching, service recovery, inventory control, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Forbes-rated luxury hospitality experience, private club or executive lounge background, WSET or CMS certification
Technologies
POS systems, inventory management tools
Responsibilities
Maintain wine/sake par levels and stock records; educate staff on beverage knowledge; lead and coach front-of-house teams; manage VIP guest profiles and service recovery; execute special promotions; maintain Order of Service standards; perform MOD duties if needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities