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The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

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.

The Old Post Office

Sommelier

Burlingame, CA

$92K - $102K/yr

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.

Selland Hospitality Group

Server

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

We provide Continued Education Reimbursements for WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, and Pastry Certifications. * Promote From Within: We don't just offer jobs; we build careers. Your growth is our ...

The Kitchen Restaurant

Server

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

We provide Continued Education Reimbursements for WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, and Pastry Certifications. * Promote From Within: We don't just offer jobs; we build careers. Your growth is our ...

The Kitchen Restaurant

Server

Sacramento, CA

$33 - $38/hr

We provide Continued Education Reimbursements for WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, and Pastry Certifications. * Promote From Within: We don't just offer jobs; we build careers. Your growth is our ...

Selland Family Restaurant LLC

Server

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

We provide Continued Education Reimbursements for WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, and Pastry Certifications. * Promote From Within: We don't just offer jobs; we build careers. Your growth is our ...

The Harbor House Inn

Beverage Director

Elk, CA

... WSET, CMS, Cicerone) preferred. • Proven leadership and team development skills. • Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost controls. • Excellent communication ...

The Harbor House Inn

Beverage Director

Elk, CA

$90K - $100K/yr

Advanced knowledge of wine, sake, beer and beverage pairings; certification (e.g., WSET, CMS, Cicerone) preferred. * Proven leadership and team development skills. * Strong financial acumen with ...

Selland Hospitality Group

Dishwasher - AM

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Continued Education Reimbursements- WSET, Court of Masters, Pastry Certifications, etc. * Professional Teams * We value our team members and promote from within!!! * Employee Celebrations- Promotions ...

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Director of Wine & Beverage | Luxury Hospitality Group

Healdsburg, CA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

Required Advanced/Master Sommelier (CMS) or WSET Diploma (or strictly equivalent, verifiable elite credential). * Proven experience managing high-volume buying, distributor contract negotiations, and ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for wset in California is $21.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $22.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a WSET?

A WSET job typically refers to roles in the wine, spirits, or hospitality industry that require certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). These jobs can include sommeliers, wine educators, sales representatives, buyers, or consultants. WSET certification demonstrates expertise in wine and spirits, helping professionals advance their careers in the beverage industry.

What types of organizations hire individuals with WSET qualifications, and what are their daily responsibilities?

Professionals with WSET qualifications are commonly hired by wine retailers, restaurants, hotels, distributors, wineries, and educational organizations. Daily responsibilities may include conducting tastings, providing recommendations to customers or clients, managing inventory, training staff, and hosting educational seminars or events. You might also work closely with sales teams, sommeliers, or marketing departments to enhance customer experience and drive business goals. This dynamic role often involves both customer-facing activities and behind-the-scenes work, offering variety and growth opportunities within the wine and spirits sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the WSET position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a WSET professional role, a deep understanding of wines and spirits, sensory evaluation, and strong product knowledge are essential, typically supported by WSET Level 2 or Level 3 certification. Familiarity with wine service tools, inventory management systems, and industry-standard point-of-sale systems is often required. Standout soft skills include excellent communication, customer service orientation, and the ability to educate a wide range of audiences. These skills ensure you can expertly advise customers, teach courses, and contribute to sales or hospitality environments in the wine and spirits industry.

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Sommelier

The Old Post Office

Burlingame, CA

$125/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 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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