About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.
About the role
The Head Sommelier & Beverage Manager serves as both the beverage visionary for Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village and a key operational leader within Coin & Candor and Prosperous Penny. This position is responsible for developing and executing the property's overall beverage strategy while delivering exceptional luxury dining experiences that reflect the standards of Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. As the leader of the hotel's beverage program, the Head Sommelier & Beverage Manager oversees all aspects of wine, spirits, beer, cocktails, zero-proof beverages, purchasing, inventory management, financial performance, menu development, and beverage education across all Food & Beverage outlets. While operationally serving as a Restaurant Manager within Coin & Candor and Prosperous Penny, this role provides strategic leadership for the beverage program throughout the property, ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence.
What you will do
Leadership & Guest Experience
Lead daily operations within Coin & Candor and Prosperous Penny, ensuring exceptional service and guest satisfaction.
Deliver personalized wine and beverage experiences that exceed guest expectations.
Build strong relationships with VIPs, residents, and repeat guests while resolving service concerns with professionalism and care.
Foster a culture of excellence through visible leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
Beverage Program Leadership
Develop and execute the strategic vision for the hotel's beverage program across all outlets.
Curate innovative wine, cocktail, spirits, beer, coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
Establish beverage standards, recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality expectations.
Lead seasonal menu development and beverage innovation initiatives.
Wine & Financial Management
Maintain a world-class wine program, including cellar management, purchasing, vendor partnerships, and wine education.
Drive beverage revenue, profitability, menu engineering, and cost control strategies.
Oversee beverage purchasing, inventory management, pricing, and compliance.
Team Development & Training
Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of hospitality professionals.
Serve as the property's beverage expert and educator, leading training programs and tastings.
Promote a culture aligned with Four Seasons values of excellence, respect, and continuous improvement.
Marketing & Partnerships
Collaborate with Culinary, Marketing, and Hotel Leadership to create distinctive beverage experiences, wine dinners, activations, and special events.
Represent Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village within the local wine, beverage, and hospitality community.
Perform other job duties as requested by supervisors
What you bring
Strong leadership experience in luxury hospitality, fine dining, or resort environments.
Advanced wine and beverage knowledge with a passion for guest engagement and team development.
Proven success managing beverage programs, financial performance, and operational excellence.
Exceptional communication, hospitality, and relationship-building skills.
What we offer:
Salary Range: $83,000-$88,000
Health Insurance - Medical, Dental & Vision
Company Match 401K Plan
Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
Complimentary meals in our Wellness Café
Laundered Employee Uniform
Employee Assistance Program
Investment in your Wellbeing
Life Insurance
Complimentary on-site parking
Training programs, tuition reimbursement
Growth & Development opportunities
Schedule & Hours:
• Full time position
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating more than 130 hotels and resorts, and more than 55 residential properties in major city centers and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.
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