Sommelier - Durango

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Sommelier                                                                   Department: Steakhouse Beverage

It’s great to meet you!

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the next generation of Station Casinos, a brand stemming from Frank Fertitta, Jr.’s inclusive spirit, forward-looking vision, and dedication to excellence. Durango exists to give locals a place to go—a destination for people to feel welcome and at home, and we need some people to help make this a reality. 

Interested? Then see why this role is important to us.

This role is critical for us to succeed as an approachable, luxury destination offering best-in-class hospitality and exciting amenities for all. In addition, you will ensure our team members have the resources to provide our guests with memorable moments at Durango.

If you are willing to take on this responsibility, then check out what you will be doing.

While there are several tasks that define your role, you will need to be really good at making it easy for our guests: delivering service with a personal touch and delighting others whenever possible, all with an approachable sense of luxury. Most of the time, you will be:

• Ensuring excellence in wine presentation and service throughout various outlets.  Duties include wine list management for multiple venues and ability to train beverage Team Members to ensure consistency and quality guest service standards.

• Working closely with the Corporate Director of Beverage to manage all steakhouse concept wine inventories, maintain wine lists and develop a substantive wine image for each restaurant.

• Training of team members on preparation, presentation and service as it relates to the wine program.  Assist in the planning of wine dinners for appropriate outlets.

What we can’t train is what’s inside of you.

Our values are essential to us, and we need them to be important to you, too. We look for people who are naturally kind, inclusive, forward-thinking, reliable, passionate, and self-aware. THESE ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE. 

So far, so good, but just a few more things.

In a perfect world, we would also like you to come with:

• Solid foundation of wine knowledge, including methods of production, regions of origin, grape varieties, vintages, and the ability to practically apply this knowledge.

• Completion of Level 1 & 2 –Court of Master Sommelier preferred.

• At least two years of restaurant service and/or management experience in a luxury environment preferred.

• Must be 21 and able to obtain all necessary work cards.

So, what do you think?  Is this you?  Then what are you waiting for?  Go ahead and fill out the application form.  And if not, no problem. We still think you’re great and hope to catch up soon!