Senior Sommelier - Tavernetta Vail

Senior Sommelier – Tavernetta Vail   

Four Seasons Vail and James Beard Award winners Frasca Hospitality Group, led by Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey, and Peter Hoglund, have collaborated to create Tavernetta Vail. Part of the Frasca Hospitality Group, home to the Michelin-starred Frasca Food and Wine, Tavernetta Denver is recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand and is known for its genuine hospitality and authentic Italian fare. 

The group has expanded to include the Italian and European inspired eateries of Pizzeria Alberico and Sunday Vinyl and seek to continue this dedication to providing warm and gracious hospitality with the opening of Tavernetta Vail at the Four Seasons Resort by hiring enthusiastic, ambitious, and humble staff to uphold a culture of excellence, education, and respect.  

About The Role:   

The primary responsibility of the Tavernetta Vail Senior Sommelier is to set the team up for successful service through proper maintenance of the administrative duties of the wine program, to lead the entire Front Of House team by leading through great habits on the floor (i.e. “all eyes on me”, i.e. “leading by example”), and to effectively communicate regularly with the General Manager. Additional tasks include completing monthly inventory and weekly ordering for the beverage program, along with day-to-day operations of the restaurant.  Sommeliers will be held to the Court of Master Sommeliers standards of service, theory and tasting.      

What You Will Do:   

• Develop and maintain the wine program within Tavernetta Vail.  

• Partner with other Outlet Managers for support and development opportunities.  

• Oversight of beverage program profitability 

• Partner with bartenders on cocktail program and development.  

• Ensure beverage requisitions are accurately completed and submitted each night.  

• Development of catering offerings with Sales and Catering team for increased guests satisfaction.  

• Check BEOs for private party orders - make sure wines are in stock for upcoming parties.  

• Communicate with the Purchasing Department on all wine product needs or issues.  

• Strong communication with the entire team about any changes to the wine program.  

• Staff training and development of regions, varietals and terroir.  

• Train team members on new products.  

• Inform team about items that are no longer available or have changed.  

What You Bring:   

• Theory - must have passed/or be pursuing the Advanced Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or have an equivalent certification and/or experience and knowledge. A theoretical assessment will be given before the interview process.  

• Attitude - willingness to learn in a fast paced, high-volume environment.   

• Guest - positive interactions and focused on hospitality.     

• Teamwork - must be a conscientious individual that has a strong sense of teamwork and the confidence to strive to be better than the day before.   

• Mentorship - a strong understanding of the teaching and development of staff.   

• Understanding inventory, purchasing, beverage, and invoice reconciliation.   

• Communication - Must have strong communication skills and be comfortable with numerous daily internal and external email communications, calendar communications, in person communication with co-workers, guests and vendors.  

• This role has direct contact with guests and as such, good communication skills are a necessity.   

• Fluency in English is required for this location, and this job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States.  Bi-lingual in Italian/Spanish is a plus.  

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Proficiency with email, OneDrive (file sharing service), Excel, and Word.  

• Minimum five plus years in the F&B industry (within the past ten years) with three plus years in a Sommelier role.   

• Italian wine & culinary knowledge.   

• Professional and confident verbal and written communication.  

• Strong ability to multitask.  

What We Offer:   

• Salary: $85k annually + beverage sales incentive. 

• Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit  

• Merchant Pass Available  

• 401k participation with company matching program.   

• Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance.   

• Discounted room nights with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.   

• Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development.  

• Elevate your craft here and abroad!   

• Employee engagement at all levels; Where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned.   

Schedule & Hours:  

• This is a full-time position.    

• A successful candidate will have the ability to work evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.