Job Description

The Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, CO is looking to fill a Sommelier & Server position. Every year since 1983 the Flagstaff House has received the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award for having one of the most coveted wine lists in the world. Our wine cellar of over 15,000 bottles includes a wide variety of vintages including boutique selections and hard to acquire bottles. Some of our most recognized features include having one of the largest collections of Domaine Romanée-Conti Grand Cru Burgundies in the world, over 30 vintages of Dom Perignon, one of the world’s few complete Chateau Mouton Rothschild Artist Collections, over 20 vintages of Australia’s Penfolds Bin 95 Hermitage and deep verticals of wine from across the world..

Essential Job Functions

• Conduct regular staff trainings with servers and bartenders
• Keep wine cellars, as well as wine stations, clean and organized
• Nightly wine service: have very strong product knowledge and be able to perform the sale and service of all the beverage products following the Flagstaff House Restaurant service standards, must serve alcohol responsibly
• Work closely with the bartending team and develop seasonal cocktail menus
• Availability to work evenings and weekends
• Overall positive demeanor and be hospitable by nature
• Someone who seeks growth in our field of hospitality and seeks depth of knowledge pertaining to all libations.
• Strong food and wine pairing knowledge, and ability to create a wine/food tasting menu

Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Minimum Certified Sommelier through the CMS or WSET equivalent
• Advanced beverage knowledge, including wine, spirits and beer
• Previous restaurant and wine program experience is a must
• Ability to work well with a team
• Physical Demands: must be able to carry cases of wine (up to 50 lbs), and stay on feet for several hours
• Must have flexible schedule, and be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Fine dining experience preferred. 

Please send cover letter and resume to adam@flagstaffhouse.com.

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