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Selby's

Sommelier

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$125/hr

Bacchus Management Group, is hiring a full-time Sommelier at Selby's in Atherton, California. Selby's provide an ideal environment for a sommelier looking to take their carrer to the next level:

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The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

Bacchus Management Group is opening a new restaurant, The Old Post Office, in Burlingame, California. We're looking to add a full-time sommelier to help oversee beverage operations, with a very large ...

Selby's

Sommelier

Redwood City, CA

$125/hr

Bacchus Management Group, is hiring a full-time Sommelier at Selby's in Atherton, California. Selby's provide an ideal environment for a sommelier looking to take their carrer to the next level:

The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

Bacchus Management Group is opening a new restaurant, The Old Post Office, in Burlingame, California. We're looking to add a full-time sommelier to help oversee beverage operations, with a very large ...

Spruce

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA

$58K - $79K/yr

We are part of Bacchus Management Group, a boutique San Francisco-based hospitality and lifestyle business that owns and oversees several the most awarded restaurants in Northern California ...

Spruce

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA

$58K - $79K/yr

We are part of Bacchus Management Group, a boutique San Francisco-based hospitality and lifestyle business that owns and oversees several the most awarded restaurants in Northern California ...

Spruce

Chef de Cuisine

San Francisco, CA

$78K - $107K/yr

We are part of Bacchus Management Group, a boutique San Francisco-based hospitality and lifestyle business that owns and oversees several the most awarded restaurants in Northern California ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for bacchus in California is $25.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.83 and $30.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bacchus?

A Bacchus job typically refers to roles related to wine, festivities, or hospitality, inspired by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine. These jobs may include sommeliers, event coordinators, bartenders, or vineyard workers involved in wine production and service. Responsibilities can vary but often involve expertise in wine selection, tasting, and creating enjoyable experiences centered around food and drink.

What are the main challenges faced by sommeliers working in a high-end restaurant environment?

Sommeliers in high-end restaurants often face challenges such as balancing a diverse and extensive wine list, keeping up with the latest trends and vintages, and providing exceptional, personalized recommendations to guests. Additionally, they must work closely with chefs and service staff to ensure wine pairings complement the menu and enhance the dining experience. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for managing inventory and training team members while maintaining high standards of service.

What is the difference between Bacchus vs Sommelier?

AspectBacchusSommelier
CertificationsVaries, often includes wine certificationsTypically WSET or Court of Master Sommeliers certifications
Work EnvironmentWine production, vineyards, wineriesUpscale restaurants, wine bars, hotels
Industry UsageWine industry, production and distributionHospitality, fine dining, wine service

While Bacchus is a term associated with wine and sometimes used as a brand or cultural reference, a Sommelier is a trained wine expert specializing in wine service and pairing in hospitality settings. Both are connected to wine, but their roles and environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Bacchus job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, and 15% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $53,653 per year, or $25.8 per hour.

Sommelier

Selby's

Redwood City, CA • On-site

$125/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Bacchus Management Group, is hiring a full-time Sommelier at Selby’s in Atherton, California.

Selby’s provide an ideal environment for a sommelier looking to take their carrer to the next level:

  • World-class wine program with over 3,400 selections with deep selections in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, Germany and California.
  • A dinner-only Michelin Star Restaurant
  • Wine Spectator Grand Award
  • The opportunity to work alongside two CMS Advanced Sommeliers
  • Monthly wine dinners with storied domaines such as Vieux Telegraphe, Bruno Giacosa, Heitz Cellar

Ideal candidates would have serving experience in fine-dining, management experience and be in pursuit of additional certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers. This position would be particularly well suited to a certified sommelier with interest in the upper-division of the Court of Master Sommelier and a as a career beverage professional.

Bacchus Management Group, specifically promotes continued education through the CMS, with increased incentives for success at various CMS accreditation levels. BMG offers an unrivaled oenological benefits package beyond health care. Such benefits include:

  • Annual, all-expenses-paid European travel opportunities to visit historic wine growing regions
  • Full reimbursement for successful passes of CMS Introductory and Certified examinations
  • $1,500 annual stipend for Advanced Course/Advanced Exam/Masters Exam Tuition and Expenses
  • Compensation incentives for successful passes of the CMS Introductory, Certified and Advanced examinations with commensurate recognition of WSET levels.
  • Sales Commission percentage in addition to base salary on all beverage sales
  • $125 quarterly educational reimbursement allowance for books, magazine subscriptions, GuildSomm membership etc.
  • 401k with company contribution for all employees (4% match on 5% contribution)
  • Monthly Cell-phone reimbursement
  • Two weeks paid-time off for full-time positions, with an additional day for every year of tenure
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Wine at cost
  • Relocation stipend for the right candidate

The Bacchus Management Group provides an ideal environment for service professionals interested in advancing their careers and working with a passionate hospitality team.

If you have interest in joining our wine team and have any further questions, please respond with a resume and/or cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately for an interview. You must be available to work weekends and have a passion for hospitality.

More detail about Selby's part of Bacchus Management Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/204687-Selby%2527s