Job Description
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: Come alive with adventure in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. When the mountains are calling, Vail is like nothing on earth. Our Resort is situated at the front door of this history-rich village, steeped in pioneering spirit and untamed refinement, with legendary Vail Mountain just steps away. Come and celebrate the great outdoors with us - best experienced through our team's passion and excitement for unparalleled adventure - then recharge in our award-winning Spa and cap off your days with an al-fresco swim under the stars.
Resort Sommelier About the role: This position is on the food and beverage team and provides an expertly served wine experience for guests during dinner service in the fine dining outlet; anticipating the guests' needs as an expert on wine offerings and food pairing recommendations.
What you will do: - Creates a wonderful dining experience by connecting with guests and maintaining an exceptional knowledge of food, wine, spirits, and mixed drinks and information about menu item preparation methods.
- Ability to advise the guest on wine selection and to supervise the day-to-day wine service.
- Responsible for weekly and monthly wine inventories of Flame fine dining outlet.
- Assists servers with wine service and checks back with guests to assure their satisfaction.
- Keeps in contact with wine storeroom to ensure availability and correctness of products.
- Communicate with other team members for support and accuracy of table service delivery.
What you bring: - 2+ years Sommelier experience in a fast-paced fine dining restaurant setting required. Vast knowledge of wines and food pairings are crucial. Experience with and knowledge of Latin flavors highly preferred.
- Must be a self-starter, possess a positive attitude and be comfortable working alongside a team of Food & Beverage professionals.
- 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 Spanish is a plus.
What we offer: - Wage is: $22.77 + Beverage Incentive Plan
- Winter Season Lifestyle Benefit
- Merchant Pass and Eco Passes Available
- 401k participation with company matching program
- Competitive Benefits: Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
- Complimentary Discounted travel with discounted F&B and Spa Services at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Worldwide.
- Free shift meal prepared by the culinary team
- Complimentary dry cleaning of uniforms
- Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development.
- Master 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.
Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, visit us:
- We Are Four Seasons Video
We look forward to receiving your application!
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website -
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Winter season, Worldwide, Outdoor, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,