Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is a seeking a passionate Assistant Sommelier to elevate our members' and guests' dining experience in our Terrace Level Dining room - a sophisticated but relaxed concept. We offer our sommeliers $21/hour and works shifts on Tuesday - Sunday . Additionally, this beverage steward position is also eligible for an excellent benefits package . We also offer free meals while on duty, free parking, a work uniform, employee golf available on most Mondays, employee recognition opportunities, employee appreciation events, and a MARTA discount . If this sounds like the right beverage steward opportunity for you, apply today through our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SOMMELIER
This beverage steward position plays a vital role in the overall success of our food and beverage program. Through your education and experience, you organize and sell with for all food and beverage departments. You actively promote our wine and beverage programs through thought out wine events and tastings.
With your personable personality you learn and address each member and guest by the appropriate surname and title. You communicate with members and guests that possess varying degrees of beer, wine, and cocktail knowledge. You make perfect pairing suggestions based on your vast food and beverage knowledge as well as the members' or guests' individual preferences. Additionally, you ensure that all wine is served in the appropriate and well-maintained glassware and assist fellow fine dining team members when needed to ensure each dining experience is a memorable one.
Behind the scenes, you assist the sommelier team in monthly wine inventory ensuring the wine cellar bins are up to date and free of errors. Furthermore, you eagerly demonstrate professional accountability through actively increasing your wine knowledge by studying and passing exams. You love that you are able to participate in all aspects of fine dining and feel honored to share your passion for wine each and every day!
ASSISTANT SOMMELIER QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 or more years' experience in FOH fine dining
• An understanding of food and beverage pairings
• Ability to determine wine faults and proper service temperatures to showcase product at full potential.

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB
Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.
We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks.
Level 1 Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Sommelier Certification preferred . Are you a fine dining extraordinaire? Do you possess superior people skills and empathy? Is a beverage steward position the ideal platform for your sommelier goals? Is wine your ultimate passion? If yes, we want to meet you. Apply today!
Location: 30305