Sommelier - Snowmass Mountain

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains-Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk-creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Job Description

The role of the sommelier is to elevate restaurant service, increase wine and beverage sales, train the staff to be a more effective sales team, manage the beverage program, and assist in restaurant service wherever needed.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until September 30th, 2024.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for ordering all alcoholic beverages and ensuring adequate inventory.

• Assist in the daily maintenance including organization, restocking wine cellar, wine fridge, wine wall, and bar to ensure it is current, clean and organized.

• Conduct monthly inventory working closely with restaurant leadership and accounting to resolve any inconsistencies in a timely manner.

• Code invoices on a weekly basis and keep track of costs, credits, and accounting status in conjunction with the restaurant manager.

• Ensure service staff is fully competent on "by the glass" selections and able to make educated recommendations from the wine list to complement the cuisine.

• Assist in training of all new front of house staff for the restaurant

• Ensure all wine lists and POS system are up to date and organized via a bin system

• Assist in the planning, organization and execution of all special wine events and promotions.

• Complete tasks and projects delegated by supervisor and assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Extensive wine knowledge (successful completion of advanced level of The Court of Master Sommeliers preferred).

• 3 years in a fine dining establishment required

• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Comfortable presenting and speaking in public to large groups.

• College preferred or hotel/restaurant training.

• Knowledge of food and cooking methods.

• Be familiar with F&B finance models as they relate to pricing, inventory COGS, analysis and problem solving

• Excellent hospitality skills required

• Previous restaurant leadership experience preferred

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received

Supervision Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Supervision Received: Works under general supervision of the Food & Beverage General Manager. Receives continuing or individual assignments according to supervisor's directions and may perform routine tasks. Expectations of the quality, quantity and deadlines are clearly set. Instructions, advice and assistance available as needed. Work is reviewed on demand or during scheduled check-ins.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, smell, taste, stand, walk or be on your feet for extended periods time.

• Regularly work in wet, hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.

• Must be able to constantly lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance

Job Benefits

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• Employee Ski Pass

• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One/ Aspen Snowmass/ Aspen Ventures/ Aspen Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks