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The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The restaurant will be making a sincere effort to achieve Michelin Star success as well as having a wine list that we hope will garner attention from Wine Spectator. Ideal candidates should have ...

KINDRED FARE

SERVER - KINDRED FARE!

Geneva, NY · On-site

$16 - $50/hr

We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular ...

Moxie Woodfire Grill

Line Cook And Prep Cook

Conklin, NY

$14.50 - $18/hr

... Wine Spectator for our selection of world-class fine wines. Our award winning restaurant features mesquite wood fire grilled steaks and chops, an exquisite selection of seafood and vegan dishes ...

Soby's

Host

Greenville, SC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The wine list is a consistent winner of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast awards. Signature dishes include Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, Crab Cakes ...

Moxie Woodfire Grill

Line Cook And Prep Cook

Conklin, NY · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

... Wine Spectator for our selection of world-class fine wines. Our award winning restaurant features mesquite wood fire grilled steaks and chops, an exquisite selection of seafood and vegan dishes ...

KINDRED FARE

PART-TIME SERVER - KINDRED FARE!

Geneva, NY · On-site

$16 - $50/hr

We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular ...

KINDRED FARE

SERVER - KINDRED FARE!

Geneva, NY · On-site

$16 - $50/hr

We have been featured in Forbes, Wine Spectator, Eater, and have won "Best Farm to Table Restaurant" four years in a row by The Finger Lakes Times Readers' Choice Awards. We are extremely popular ...

Moxie Woodfire Grill

Line Cook And Prep Cook

Conklin, NY · On-site

$14.50 - $18/hr

... Wine Spectator for our selection of world-class fine wines. Our award winning restaurant features mesquite wood fire grilled steaks and chops, an exquisite selection of seafood and vegan dishes ...

Soby's

Host

Greenville, SC · On-site

$14 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The wine list is a consistent winner of Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast awards. Signature dishes include Barbecue Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes with Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, Crab Cakes ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for wine spectator in the United States is $19.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Wine Spectator is typically someone associated with the publication 'Wine Spectator,' which is a renowned magazine covering wine ratings, reviews, industry news, and wine culture. The term can also refer to a person who evaluates, tastes, and reviews wines, often for publications or competitions. Wine Spectator magazine is especially known for its influential wine ratings and annual Top 100 Wines list. Professionals working for Wine Spectator often have extensive knowledge of wine, tasting techniques, and the global wine industry.

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Sommelier

The Old Post Office

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

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 wine program consisting of roughly 4,000 selections. The start date would be mid July, with an expected opening day of the restaurant in early September. The restaurant will be making a sincere effort to achieve Michelin Star success as well as having a wine list that we hope will garner attention from Wine Spectator.

Ideal candidates should have serving/bartending experience in fine-dining, management experience, and be in pursuit of additional certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers and/or WSET. This position would be particularly well suited to a sommelier with interest in more hands-on role in overseeing a beverage program.

Bacchus Management Group 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.
  • $1,750 annual stipend for Advanced Course/Advanced Exam/Master 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 a competitive base salary.
  • $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 PTO 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.

Please send resume, cover letter and or introductory email to:

caleb.mcarthur@selbysrestaurant.com

jaime@bacchusmanagement.com

Pay: $92,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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