Sommelier
(Wine Jobs:
Wine Retail & Sommelier)
Full Time
1000 North Sarasota
Sarasota,
Florida
About 1000 North
Tucked into the heart of Sarasota’s cultural corridor, 1000 NORTH Sarasota is a members-only club that blends culinary artistry with legacy hospitality. Modeled after our iconic Jupiter flagship, our Sarasota location brings that same elevated spirit to the Boulevard of the Arts. From intimate dinners and handcrafted cocktails to personalized concierge service and private wine storage, each moment at 1000 NORTH is designed to feel effortless and entirely your own.
About the Role
At 1000 North, wine is meant to be enjoyed, and we're looking for a Floor Sommelier who feels the same way. This role is all about interacting with guests: you'll spend your evenings in the dining room, helping people find a bottle they'll remember, whether they're seasoned collectors or simply curious. Our extensive wine selection gives you plenty to explore and share, and our wine program is overseen by a Master Sommelier. If you love wine, love people, and want to be part of a welcoming team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Recommend and sell wine to guests on the floor, using tableside service that makes every guest feel welcome and well cared for
- Retrieve, present, open, and decant wine according to our service standards
- Answer guest questions about the wine list, menu, and dinner features, including daily additions and changes
- Suggest wine pairings and use thoughtful suggestive selling to highlight house specialties
- Learn each guest's preferences, and know the names and stories of our returning guests
- Work closely with servers, captains, and fellow sommeliers, and keep communication smooth between the dining room and kitchen
- Monitor guest satisfaction, gather feedback, and resolve any issues with grace
- Take part in pre-shift meetings and tastings, learning new menu items and sharing wine knowledge with the service team
What You Bring
- Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Sommelier (Level 2) or higher, highly preferred
- Fine dining experience, with proven success selling wine on the floor
- Extensive wine knowledge and working knowledge of food, service, and beverage
- Warm, polished tableside presence and clear communication with guests and colleagues
- Must be of legal age to serve alcohol
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
