Join the front of house team at 2 Michelin starred Birdsong. A heritage cuisine focused restaurant by Chef Chris Bleidorn in SOMA. We are looking for an Assistant Sommelier to join our team and help grow our wine program.
Warm, friendly hospitality is at the core of the Birdsong philosophy. We want to create a comfortable dining experience for our guests, taking care of every detail. An ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:
1. Keen interest in being part of a growing restaurant and building upon a newly created wine list
2. Assist the Beverage Director with wine pairings for tasting menu
3. Ability to educate all staff on basic wine knowledge
4. Is attentive to every aspect of service, understands the importance of efficiency in a fast paced environment and most importantly can create a welcoming and approachable environment for our guests
5. At least 1-2 years of experience at a fine dining restaurant
6. Level 1 from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent experience
Compensation for an Assistant Sommelier is a combination of hourly pay plus service charge and tips. All employees are included in the service charge pool. The daily and annual pay rates below are based on 2022 averages.
Daily Shift Pay (gross/pre-tax, including hourly rate, tips and service charge): $330-$355
Annual Pay (gross/pre-tax, based on the daily shift pay and 250 shifts per year): $82,500-$88,750
Birdsong provides comprehensive healthcare benefits.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter. We would love to hear from you.