Sommelier - Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

As a leading hotel in the luxury market, Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills is looking for a Sommelier to join the Gemma Team at this beautiful property! This Forbes 5-Star, AAA 5-Diamond hotel has 170 rooms, 6,300 square feet of banquet space, and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a new Italian Tuscan Steakhouse, a rooftop restaurant, lobby lounge, and in-room dining. At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community. Want to learn more? Hotel Website , Instagram , Facebook Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Sommelier , and recommending wines - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working in a fine dining, wine focused environment. Familiarity with Italian wines and culture is strongly preferred. What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. Here's what you'll do during a typical day: Curate an exceptional wine program: Collaborate with Culinary and Food & Beverage leadership to select, update, and manage the wine list to complement the menu and align with department strategy Enhance the guest experience: Recommend wine pairings, educate guests on varieties and pricing, and ensure wines are served at the correct temperature and in proper glassware Contribute to revenue growth: Develop and implement strategies to enhance wine sales, including special promotions and supplier partnerships Optimize beverage costs: Analyze costs, negotiate pricing with vendors, and manage ordering for hotel operations and special events Host engaging wine events: Organize tastings, "wine of the month�? promotions, and other activations to increase guest engagement and drive sales Train and develop team member expertise: Educate team members on wine pairings, service techniques, and product knowledge to elevate the dining experience #LI-JP2