Wine Steward
Company: Water Grill Bellevue
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description For over 25 years, the Water
Grill has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern
California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by
the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill
consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality
and freshness. We are so excited to be bringing Water Grill to
Bellevue, Washington for our 7th Water Grill in operation. We keep
it reel! Premium benefits, an amazing company culture, growth
opportunities, and more! Are you hooked yet? What do we bring to
the table? Competitive hourly rate ($16.66 - $18 / hour commission)
Growth Opportunities Great training and commitment to promotions
from within! Teamwork / Flexible Hours Education Reimbursement
Generous Dining Discount Professionalism Productive Environment
Strong company culture Delicious food in a beautiful restaurant!
The Wine Stewards guide our Guests through a wine experience that
will exceed their expectations, while driving sales and providing
excellent service and wine knowledge. As the wine steward, you will
pair wine and food for Guests as requested or as helpful. You will
impact the Guest experience in all steps of service, to include:
initial greet (if applicable), order taking, confirmation of wine
ordered and proper service of said wine including decanting and
suggestive selling. You will move through the dining room
communicating with all Guests, crewmembers, managers and vendors in
a courteous and professional manner. You are pivotal in maintaining
the physical inventory and constantly evolving the wine list
itself. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of 21 years of age High
school graduate, some college. Level 1 Court of Masters, WSET level
2, or equivalent Current Food Handler’s Card. Ability to
communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and
co-workers. Ability to add Guest notes to Open Table database.
Ability to open all wine/champagne bottles with ease regardless of
the difficulty of corks, openers, size of bottle, etc. Ability to
recognize a wine that is up to our standard Complete knowledge of
proper glassware to use and decanting technique. Maintain knowledge
of major winemaking regions, vineyards, styles, vintages and
producers and bottlings. Ability to maintain complete knowledge of
the service standards Ability to describe characteristics, pricing
and descriptions of every wine/champagne "by the glass" selection
and all major wines on the wine list and dessert wine list.
Understanding of state liquor regulations, particularly those
prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk
driving. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Drive sales at all times, keeping
in mind the taste preference and budget parameters of the Guest,
using suggestive selling techniques Visit table, take wine order,
confirm during order-taking and upon presentation of wine, serve
wine in an expert manner including proper pouring and decanting
technique. On a shift-by-shift basis, build Open Table Guest notes
database to build history of Guest to better serve/sell to the
Guest. Manage the evening’s inventory of wine (restocking as
needed) Follow wine service standards for ringing in and tracking
orders. Maintain wine stock in service areas so wine can be served
quickly to Guest. Maintain neat and organized condition of all wine
storage areas. Maintain “Wine Bible” with one-page sheets for all
current (and past) wines on wine list. Ensure that any Guest that
is not 100% satisfied with our product or service is attended to
immediately, and a manager is informed. Ensure that restaurant wine
glassware and decanters are at par, available, and clean. Assist
with inventories as directed by manager. Assist with wine ordering
as directed by manager Assist with all other service to Guests as
needed: Hosting, Bussing, Running Food/Drinks, taking orders, etc.
Actively participate ongoing Crew wine education Maintain an eye
for details. Keep self at a level of high energy and engagement.
Maintain and grow an enthusiasm for the wine program. Complete side
work duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Water Grill Bellevue, Seattle , Wine Steward, Hospitality & Tourism , Bellevue, Washington
