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About the Role

Aris is seeking a passionate, service-driven Sommelier to join their leadership team. This role is an opportunity for a hospitality professional who thrives in an elevated dining environment, possesses deep wine knowledge, and is energized by helping build and refine an exceptional wine program within a growing restaurant. Beyond curating memorable guest experiences, this role is instrumental in developing a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and genuine hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Curate memorable wine experiences through thoughtful recommendations, tableside service, and personalized pairings.
• Lead the continued development and organization of the wine program through inventory management, purchasing support, cellar maintenance, and thoughtful list evolution.
• Partner closely with ownership and culinary leadership to enhance the beverage program as the restaurant continues to grow and establish its identity.
• Train, coach, and mentor the front-of-house team through ongoing wine education, tasting seminars, service standards, and pairing workshops that build both confidence and salesmanship.
• Foster a culture of hospitality by leading with professionalism, humility, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Assist in planning and executing wine dinners, guest winemaker events, featured tastings, and seasonal beverage initiatives.
• Support daily dining room operations while serving as a visible leader who elevates service standards and inspires the team through example.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of sommelier or advanced wine service experience in an upscale or fine dining restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of classic and emerging wine regions, varietals, vintages, producers, and production methods.
• WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certification required.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to educate, motivate, and develop front-of-house professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing inventory, purchasing, and beverage cost controls.
• Exceptional guest engagement, emotional intelligence, and communication skills.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

Skills

• Wine knowledge
• Guest experience
• Wine program development
• Inventory management
• Purchasing
• Cellar maintenance
• List evolution
• Beverage program enhancement
• Training
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Wine education
• Tasting seminars
• Service standards
• Pairing workshops
• Salesmanship
• Hospitality
• Professionalism
• Humility
• Continuous improvement
• Event planning
• Guest winemaker events
• Featured tastings
• Seasonal beverage initiatives
• Dining room operations support
• Service standards elevation
• Team inspiration
• Guest engagement
• Emotional intelligence
• Communication skills

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Minimum 3 years of sommelier or advanced wine service experience

Education Level

• WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certification

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary
• Competitive Compensation

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Growth Opportunities
• Employee Dining Benefits

About the Company

• At Aris, wine is more than a beverage—it is an essential part of the guest experience.
• Our cellar showcases an extensive collection spanning the world's premier wine regions, with particular strength in France, Italy, Spain, Israel, Lebanon, and exceptional New World producers.