OPT Wine Steward Jobs
Wine Steward jobs on OPT are available at fine dining restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and specialty retailers. Your 12-month OPT window starts the moment you begin working, so timing your job search around your program end date matters. STEM extension does not apply to this role.
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A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Wine Sales Representative. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
Summary
Represents Delta Wholesale Liquors and its brands to licensed retail accounts by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Learns and executes the seven basics of Delta Wholesale Liquors, Inc.: distribution, position, display, pricing, point-of-sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
- Services and maintains current accounts with orders for Delta Products and customer service.
- Travels through assigned territory daily to call on regular customers to solicit orders, presents items for distribution, maintains Delta merchandising standards, and handles damages and off-condition product.
- Secures feature ads and displays.
- Quotes bottle cost and target pricing to customers.
- Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
- Confers with Sales Manager and Marketing & Programming Manager to resolve customer problems.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
- Identifies and responds to customers' needs.
- Maintains frequent and open communication with Sales Manager, Marketing & Programming Manager, and the Vice President.
- Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
- Tracks progress of goals on a daily basis.
- Participates in supplier work-withs.
- Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
- Delivers emergency orders when needed.
- Attends trade shows and special events to represent Delta Wholesale Liquors, Inc. and its brands.
- Reviews accounts receivable and maintains collections from assigned accounts according to Delta policies and TN ABC laws.
- Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word-Word Processing software; Explorer Internet software; Microsoft Outlook, and SAP Business Software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
- Valid Driver License
- Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability
Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Empire Distributors Inc
A Leading Beverage Distributor is now hiring a Retail Wine Sales Representative. Our company offers competitive wages, potential growth opportunities, and excellent benefits that include, but aren't limited to healthcare, retirement benefits, paid time off, company paid life insurances, and supplemental Aflac and legal plans.
Summary
Represents Delta Wholesale Liquors and its brands to licensed retail accounts by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Learns and executes the seven basics of Delta Wholesale Liquors, Inc.: distribution, position, display, pricing, point-of-sale, cold box, and rotation in each account.
- Services and maintains current accounts with orders for Delta Products and customer service.
- Travels through assigned territory daily to call on regular customers to solicit orders, presents items for distribution, maintains Delta merchandising standards, and handles damages and off-condition product.
- Secures feature ads and displays.
- Quotes bottle cost and target pricing to customers.
- Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of delivery schedules.
- Confers with Sales Manager and Marketing & Programming Manager to resolve customer problems.
- Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
- Identifies and responds to customers' needs.
- Maintains frequent and open communication with Sales Manager, Marketing & Programming Manager, and the Vice President.
- Prepares and/or maintains distribution tracking reports, planning and goals, case quotas, and dollar objectives and other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Executes sales plans and maintains accounts according to company standards.
- Tracks progress of goals on a daily basis.
- Participates in supplier work-withs.
- Continually maintains training and product knowledge.
- Delivers emergency orders when needed.
- Attends trade shows and special events to represent Delta Wholesale Liquors, Inc. and its brands.
- Reviews accounts receivable and maintains collections from assigned accounts according to Delta policies and TN ABC laws.
- Conducts business according to local and state laws.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software; Microsoft Word-Word Processing software; Explorer Internet software; Microsoft Outlook, and SAP Business Software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- TN ABC Wholesaler's Employee Permit
- Valid Driver License
- Automobile Insurance - 100/300/50 minimum limits of liability
Empire is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. We are committed to ensuring that all employment decisions are made on the basis of qualification, merit, and business need; without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disabilities, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Wine Steward
Target employers with international staff
Fine dining restaurants, luxury hotel groups, and wine importers regularly hire internationally. These employers are more familiar with OPT work authorization and less likely to be discouraged by the 12-month time limit or future sponsorship conversations.
Lead with your authorization status upfront
Wine Steward roles involve close-knit teams and long hiring cycles. Clarify your OPT status early so employers can plan around your authorization window. Avoiding this conversation until late wastes everyone's time and damages trust.
Highlight sommelier certifications and wine credentials
Court of Master Sommeliers certifications, WSET diplomas, or comparable credentials signal professional seriousness. Employers weighing OPT paperwork complexity are more likely to proceed when your qualifications are clearly documented and industry-recognized.
Research H-2B and H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitality groups that have previously sponsored work visas are your strongest prospects. Employers already familiar with petition filing processes face far less friction when considering sponsorship for a skilled, proven Wine Steward on OPT.
Apply before your OPT start date
You can interview and receive an offer before your OPT begins, but you cannot start working until your EAD is issued and your OPT period officially starts. Build this buffer into your timeline so your first day aligns correctly.
Frame the 12-month window as a trial period
Employers hesitant about long-term commitment respond well to framing OPT as a structured evaluation period. Position your 12 months as proof of performance before any sponsorship discussion, reducing perceived risk for the hiring manager.
Wine Steward OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Wine Steward on F-1 OPT?
Yes. Wine Steward roles qualify for F-1 OPT as long as the position is directly related to your field of study. Hospitality management, culinary arts, food science, and related programs all have clear connections to this role. Your EAD card must be in hand before your first day of work.
Does the Wine Steward role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
No. Wine Steward positions are not classified under STEM-designated CIP codes, so the 24-month STEM OPT extension does not apply. Your OPT authorization is limited to the standard 12 months. If you want to continue working after that period, your employer would need to sponsor an H-2B visa, H-1B visa, or other qualifying visa.
How do I find Wine Steward employers open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the best starting point. The platform surfaces Wine Steward listings from employers with a track record of hiring international candidates, which saves you from applying to roles where OPT is an automatic disqualifier. Filtering by visa-friendliness early makes your 12-month window count for more.
What happens to my OPT status if my Wine Steward contract ends early?
You have a 60-day grace period after losing employment during your OPT period. During those 60 days you can search for a new qualifying role. However, you cannot work during the grace period. If you exceed 90 days of total unemployment across your OPT period, USCIS considers your OPT violated and your status at risk.
Can a Wine Steward role lead to long-term visa sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Wine Stewards at large hotel groups, fine dining chains, or wine importers with established HR infrastructure are more likely to have sponsored visas before. H-2B is common in seasonal hospitality; H-1B is less typical for this role unless it involves significant management or specialized expertise. Start the sponsorship conversation early.