Sommelier

Major Food Brand; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service provider in New York is seeking an experienced Sommelier to assist guests in wine, sake, and champagne selection. The candidate should have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in an upscale restaurant and possess extensive knowledge of wine service techniques. Responsibilities include guiding guests through the menu, ensuring proper service standards, and providing exceptional customer service. This role requires availability on nights, weekends, and holidays, along with WSET certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Sommelier in an upscale, high volume restaurant.
• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine service techniques.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays.
• A passion for providing exemplary guest service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Clean and organized working habits.
• A commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and multi-task with ease.
• Ability to take direction and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with wine, sake and champagne selection based on their taste and budget.
• Provide information to guests regarding the venue and menu pricing.
• Ensure all wines, sake and champagnes are served correctly.
• Ensure correct presentation and pouring techniques per company standards.
• Offer alternatives when preferred selections are unavailable.
• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive service to all guests.
• Follow safety standards and DOH/state liquor board requirements.
• Perform other duties as instructed by management.

Skills

Wine and beverage selection

Customer service

Attention to detail

Wine service techniques

Education

WSET certifications or equivalent

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist guests with wine, sake and champagne selection, consider their taste and budget when guiding them through the menu
• Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing
• Explain how our wines, sake or champagne menu compliments the items on our food and dessert menu
• Ensure all wines, sake and champagnes are presented and served correctly and all pouring techniques are adhered to as specified by company standards
• Inform and explain alternative wine, sake or champagne selections to guests should their choice be unavailable
• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests
• Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
• Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards
• Perform all other duties as instructed by management

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Sommelier in an upscale, high volume restaurant
• WSET certifications preferred or certifications from another accredited wine institution preferred
• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine service techniques
• Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays
• A passion for providing exemplary guest service
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Clean and organized working habits
• A commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and multi-task with ease
• Ability to take direction and to communicate effectively

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