Head Sommelier
Company: Boujis Hospitality
Location: West Hollywood
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Sommelier’s daily
responsibilities include but aren’t limited to the selling of wine
on the restaurant floor, maintaining the standards of the
restaurant, assisting the other FOH positions when necessary, and
working with the Wine Director to maintain a top-notch beverage
program. Responsibilities Sell wine and other beverages nightly
Follow set service standards Assist in monthly beverage inventory
Communicate unanticipated menu changes and 86’s to Wine Director
Maintain a strong knowledge of all République food and beverage
offerings Effectively communicate all wine changes to staff Help
maintain accuracy of wine notes Maintain a clean cellar and wine
area Continual education of wine list Help with maintenance of
physical wine book Setup and break down of wine stations Staying up
to date with the world of wine changes, trends, etc. Help
troubleshoot and develop solutions to opportunities on list
Maintaining cleanliness of the restaurant Prioritize wine and
beverage demands during service but never to the detriment of flow
of service at large Training others based on need Performing server
responsibilities based on need Anything else that is needed on the
restaurant floor Skills & Requirements 3 years’ of relative
experience required Strong beverage knowledge required Open
availability strongly preferred; availability to work minimum four
dinner service shifts required Passion for food and beverage with a
desire to learn Must be open to new ideas and a rapidly changing
environment Court of Master Sommeliers Certified Certification or
equivalent experience and education is preferred but not required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands for this position are seeing,
hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds,
occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8
hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours.
These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without
reasonable accommodations. The duties of this position may change
from time to time.
Keywords: Boujis Hospitality, Burbank , Head Sommelier, Hospitality & Tourism , West Hollywood, California
