Verified Wine Guide

Company Description
sommnights delivers private, in-home wine tasting experiences led by Verified Wine Guides. Founded in New York in 2019 by sommelier Abby Cifarelli, we've grown into a national network of wine professionals hosting experiences for birthday, bachelorette parties, date nights, corporate events and holiday gatherings. We focus on thoughtful hospitality, approachable wine education and creating memorable moments around the table.
The Role
We're seeking experienced wine professionals to join our network as Verified Wine Guides, leading private experiences for clients in their homes, rentals and event spaces. This is a flexible make-your-own-schedule role, ideal for sommeliers, wine educators and hospitality pros who love sharing wine with people.
What You'll Do:
Lead private, guided wine tastings (typically [60-90] minutes) for groups of [4-24] guests.
Guide guests through a curated line up, sharing the regions, grapes, stories and food pairings behind each glass
Handle set up, creating a polished welcoming experience
Design your own tastings around the wines and regions you're passionate about, tailoring each line up to your client's preferences
Share the stories, grapes and food pairings behind each glass
Represent the sommnights brand with warmth, professionalism and a non-intimidating approach to wine
Location is flexible as sommnights is building a national network. That said, we are actively looking to expand in the below major cities & surrounding suburbs.
Alabama: Birmingham, Gulf Shores
California: San Francisco Bay Area
Florida: Miami, Orlando, Tampa
Georgia: Atlanta
Indiana: Carmel, Indianapolis
Louisiana: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Northshore, Old Metairie
Massachusetts: Cape Code & the Islands
Missouri: St Louis
Montana: Big Sky, Bozeman
Nevada: Las Vegas
New York: Finger Lakes, Long Island/The Hamptons, Saratoga Springs
South Carolina: Charleston
Tennessee: Nashville
Texas: Houston
Washington: Seattle
Wisconsin: Lake Geneva, Milwaukee North Shore
Qualifications
1+ accredited wine certification or equivalent professional experience (e.g. WSET, CMS, CSW or equivalent)
Strong hospitality, communication, and guest-engagement skills
Comfort leading small to mid-size groups in private settings
Evening and weekend availability (Flexible Make-Your-Own Schedule)
Reliable transportation within your local market
Based in the United States
Must be 21+
Compensation
Pay per experience
Independent Contractor / Part Time Employee
Why sommnights
Do what you love: share wine with people celebrating life's best moments
Set your own schedule and take on as many bookings as you'd like
Join a growing national network of wine professionals
Build your reputation as a Verified Wine Guide
How to Apply
Apply through https://sommnights.com/become-wine-guide with your resume and a short note about your wine background and the city and state you are based in.

Work arrangement
Yes