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FLOOR SOMMELIER

Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge | St. Helena, CA Reports to:

Wine Director Status:

Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Pay:

$17.50 per hour, plus share of tips Start date: November 30, 2026 ABOUT US Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge is a new wine-focused hospitality project from Nick Kokonas and Chef Elliot Bell in St. Helena, built around discovery, generosity, and a slightly unreasonable love of great bottles. Our wine program is broad, ambitious, and personal, spanning benchmark producers, rare bottles, and idiosyncratic wines with stories worth telling. Elsewhere is designed to feel polished but never stiff, deeply knowledgeable without being performative, and welcoming enough that collectors, winemakers, locals, travelers, and the wine-curious all want to return often.

THE ROLE

The Floor Sommelier is the wine voice of the dining room. They guide guests through the list, deliver precise and warm wine service, and help the whole team speak about wine with confidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Present the wine list and make recommendations across styles and price points Execute wine service to Elsewhere's standards, including opening, decanting, glassware, and serving temperature Work with servers on pairings and table needs throughout service Lead or support pre-shift tastings and staff wine education Manage the by-the-glass program during service, including freshness, rotation, and preservation Share guest feedback and sales trends with the Wine Director Assist with inventory counts and cellar organization Support the floor as needed, including pouring, running, and clearing

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

2+ years as a sommelier or wine-focused server in full-service dining Strong knowledge of major wine regions and producers, including Napa and Sonoma Comfortable talking with guests at every level of wine knowledge Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

PREFERRED

Court of Master Sommeliers Certified, WSET Level 3, or equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS

Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification within 60 days of hire California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. Elsewhere pays required costs and compensates required training and exam time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Stand and walk for the length of a shift Lift and carry cases of wine up to 50 pounds Work in cellar spaces

BENEFITS

All employees are eligible for healthcare. Elsewhere also offers a 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, and a dining discount.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply through Culinary Agents with your resume and a short note. We look forward to hearing from you. Elsewhere is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, reproductive health decision-making, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act. More detail about Elsewhere Wine Bar & Lounge