Sommelier

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.

About the role

Four Seasons Chicago is on the search for a talented and passionate Sommelier! The Sommelier will curate and craft a world class beverage program. Duties include assisting in and coordinating the planning, organization, training, and management of the wine program throughout the hotel as necessary with the aim of building guest loyalty and sales, coordinating costs, maintaining exemplary health and safety standards, and the upkeep of the wine & cocktail menus. The Sommelier will actively help to sell wine on the floor as well as teach and train the service staff on an ongoing basis.

What you will do

• Oversight and coordination of wine program for Adorn and other hotel operations as needed.
• Oversee and assist the entire front of house team with beverage related service and learning during pre-shift including tasting schedule & product knowledge testing with vendors at least twice a month.
• Conceptualize and implement new avenues of sales including, but not limited to, local gift shops, wine dinners, etc.
• Takes ownership of wine program, and administrative work on behalf of the mixologist.
• Ability to describe all menu items, prices, methods of cooking, allergens and presentation.
• Ability to carry and balance trays and/or push/pull carts.
• Ensure correct glassware for wines, consulting with the mixologist for beers and spirits accordingly.
• Ensure all guest-facing content is updated including (but not limited to) wine lists, beverage menus, website content, and social media/promotional assets.
• Conduct wine tastings and wine seminars for guests.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and alcohol consumption.
• https://careers.fourseasons.com/us/en/job/REQ10341056/Sommelier