Sommelier

About the Role

We are seeking a Sommelier of exceptional pedigree to steward one of the capital’s most prestigious wine programs. This role is designed for a true connoisseur—one who possesses the technical depth to manage an elite wine list featuring rare vintages, vertical collections, and blue-chip labels. You will serve as the primary liaison and guide between our world‑class inventory and a highly sophisticated UHNW membership that expects nothing less than a perfect pour every time.

• Oversee an extensive, high‑valuation wine collection
• Provide bespoke tableside guidance for a membership group with highly educated palates.
• Continuously evolve a wine list that balances iconic global estates with exclusive, small‑production allocations that cannot be found elsewhere.
• Leverage deep industry relationships and global networks to secure rare allocations and off‑list products, ensuring the club maintains a competitive advantage of Its wine offerings.
• Maintain absolute precision in cellar conditions, organization, and inventory controls, ensuring that high‑valuation assets are preserved and accounted for with the highest level of care.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to design intricate pairing menus that challenge and delight the most discerning palates.
• Serve as a mentor to the service team, fostering a culture of excellence through sophisticated training and tasting sessions.

• 7+ years of experience in private club, private UHNW facility, or elite fine dining environments required.
  • Experience in Grand Award winning programs highly preferred
• Profound and expert knowledge of the world's most celebrated wine regions and collections required.
• Experience managing seven‑figure wine collections required.
• Past experience and success navigating the social nuances of a UHNW environment with poise and complete discretion.
• CMS Advanced Sommelier or WSET Diploma highly preferred.

The base salary pay range for this role is $80,000-$105,000, depending on relevant experience and qualifications, in addition to a generous full‑suite benefits package offering.