Sommelier - Lead Wine Service in a James Beard Recognized Fine Dining Program | Aria
Culinary Agents
Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted on May 8, 2026
Job Details
Aria is seeking an Assistant Sommelier to join our wine program in a role
centered on service, building leadership, guest experience, and active
contribution to a high-level fine dining beverage program.
Recognized by the James Beard Foundation for Outstanding Hospitality,
Aria is defined by disciplined service, consistency, and a deeply
intentional approach to hospitality. Our dining room operates with
clarity, precision, and accountability, where every detail of service
is expected to be executed at a high standard.
Our wine program extends beyond the classic wine list. We focus on
wines of integrity—small producers, estate-driven vineyards, and
growers committed to organic and biodynamic farming. These selections
are curated with purpose, emphasizing authenticity, sense of place,
and their role in the broader evolution of wine culture.
This is a dual-role position. On the floor, you will take tables and
you will also actively support wine service during dinner, helping guide guests
through thoughtful selections and maintaining a smooth, confident
service flow. When the Senior Sommelier is off or unavailable, you
will step into a leadership role, running wine service on the floor
and ensuring consistency and standards are upheld.
You will work closely with the Senior Sommelier and wine team,
supporting and collaborating in daily service execution. When the
Senior Sommelier is off or unavailable, you are expected to fully lead
wine service operations on the floor, maintaining consistency, pace,
and standards without disruption.
Beyond service, you will actively participate in structured tastings,
ongoing wine education, and staff development. You will contribute
meaningfully to wine list evolution, including producer selection,
program refinement, and the continued shaping of our beverage
direction.
This role is intended for an operating Sommelier—not a trainee—who is
confident in guest interaction, decisive under pressure, and capable
of owning wine service in real time.
At Aria, we prioritize precision over volume, intention over trend,
and hospitality that is both highly refined and deeply human. We are
seeking individuals who already operate at a high level and are
looking to contribute to, and elevate, an established standard.
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What We’re Looking For:
4–8+ years of fine-dining front-of-house or sommelier experience
(references required)
Strong, confident working knowledge of wine and beverage service
Proven ability to lead wine service in a fine-dining environment
Experience engaging guests with thoughtful, guided wine recommendations
Interest in wine list development, tastings, and program evolution
Ability to lead service independently when required
Strong composure, urgency, and accountability in high-pressure service
Alignment with wines of integrity: small producers, estate vineyards,
organic/biodynamic farming
CMS, WSET, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
________________________________
Details:
Full-time position
Dinner service only, Monday–Saturday
Competitive compensation
centered on service, building leadership, guest experience, and active
contribution to a high-level fine dining beverage program.
Recognized by the James Beard Foundation for Outstanding Hospitality,
Aria is defined by disciplined service, consistency, and a deeply
intentional approach to hospitality. Our dining room operates with
clarity, precision, and accountability, where every detail of service
is expected to be executed at a high standard.
Our wine program extends beyond the classic wine list. We focus on
wines of integrity—small producers, estate-driven vineyards, and
growers committed to organic and biodynamic farming. These selections
are curated with purpose, emphasizing authenticity, sense of place,
and their role in the broader evolution of wine culture.
This is a dual-role position. On the floor, you will take tables and
you will also actively support wine service during dinner, helping guide guests
through thoughtful selections and maintaining a smooth, confident
service flow. When the Senior Sommelier is off or unavailable, you
will step into a leadership role, running wine service on the floor
and ensuring consistency and standards are upheld.
You will work closely with the Senior Sommelier and wine team,
supporting and collaborating in daily service execution. When the
Senior Sommelier is off or unavailable, you are expected to fully lead
wine service operations on the floor, maintaining consistency, pace,
and standards without disruption.
Beyond service, you will actively participate in structured tastings,
ongoing wine education, and staff development. You will contribute
meaningfully to wine list evolution, including producer selection,
program refinement, and the continued shaping of our beverage
direction.
This role is intended for an operating Sommelier—not a trainee—who is
confident in guest interaction, decisive under pressure, and capable
of owning wine service in real time.
At Aria, we prioritize precision over volume, intention over trend,
and hospitality that is both highly refined and deeply human. We are
seeking individuals who already operate at a high level and are
looking to contribute to, and elevate, an established standard.
________________________________
What We’re Looking For:
4–8+ years of fine-dining front-of-house or sommelier experience
(references required)
Strong, confident working knowledge of wine and beverage service
Proven ability to lead wine service in a fine-dining environment
Experience engaging guests with thoughtful, guided wine recommendations
Interest in wine list development, tastings, and program evolution
Ability to lead service independently when required
Strong composure, urgency, and accountability in high-pressure service
Alignment with wines of integrity: small producers, estate vineyards,
organic/biodynamic farming
CMS, WSET, or equivalent certification strongly preferred
________________________________
Details:
Full-time position
Dinner service only, Monday–Saturday
Competitive compensation