Lead Sommelier

Restaurant Background

PRESS was born in 2005 as a restaurant whose ethos is to support the food, wine, and people of Napa Valley. Under the leadership of Chef Philip Tessier, the culinary team draws inspiration from around the globe while staying rooted in the style and ingredients that make the Napa Valley so special.

Over the last 20 years the wine program has grown to its current iteration, representing over 2,700 unique selections from Napa Valley and its vintners. More so, it represents American history. Despite the small fraction of California wine that originates in Napa Valley, the legacy of the region has been, and continues to be, profound. The Grand Award-winning wine list at PRESS is the largest and most extensive restaurant collection of Napa Valley wines, and offers guests a glimpse into Napa Valley history with vintages going back to the 1930s.

Job Description

The Lead Sommelier position of PRESS Restaurant is the partner to the Beverage Director, assisting in all aspects of maintaining and evolving a Michelin-starred restaurant and Wine Spectator Grand Award wine program. A successful candidate must be well-organized and competent in guest relations, vendor relations, and cellar management. The Lead Sommelier is a person who can self-manage their daily workload.

General Responsibilities
-Working service as a sommelier 5 nights a week.
-Acting as the point person for the wine program when the Beverage Director is absent.
-Directly assisting or overseeing the delegation of the wine selections for private parties.
-Overseeing onboarding wine education for new Managers, Captains, Bartenders, & Sommeliers.
-Overseeing the processing of wine deliveries, cellar maintenance, and administrative duties.
-Assisting with wine list maintenance and development, both in Toast and Craftable.
-Assisting with ordering BTG and pairing beverages from vendors.
-Maintain stock on BTG and beverage menus for service.
-Attending weekly BEO meeting with the Management Team.


Ongoing Goals
-Increase private dining/events wine sales revenue year over year.
-Assist in coordinating at least one team wine class per quarter.
-Assist in coordinating at least one regional wine dinner per quarter.
-Assist in growing PRESS retail wine offering.


Requirements
-Proven experience as a Floor Sommelier
-Foundational knowledge of Napa Valley and other major global wine regions.
-Proficient in MS Office, Toast, and Craftable
-Excellent vendor management skills
-Exceptional teamwork and communication skills


Compensation: $16.50 per hour + tips, benefits, education expenses.