SOMMELIER (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness,

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Marcel, located in the Breuer building on Madison Avenue, seeks a seasoned sommelier to lead our wine program. You will curate the wine list with chefs, suggest pairings with the menu, and maintain a fully stocked cellar, while training staff and negotiating vendor pricing.

The ideal candidate has extensive wine knowledge and upscale dining experience; a sommelier cert or hospitality degree is beneficial. Full-time role with Compass Group USA benefits in a design-forward NYC setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of diverse culinary styles and mastery across line-level cooking stations.
• Experience working in an upscale, high-volume fine dining environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that support a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update wine lists with chefs and managers.
• Recommend food and wine pairings.
• Ensure wine cellar is fully stocked.
• Inform guests on wines available; train staff on wines.
• Negotiate prices with vendors.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Food and wine pairing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Upscale dining experience

Education

Sommelier certification

Hospitality degree

Job description

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• We have an opening for full timeSOMMELIER positions.
• bLocation: 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021 Note: online applications acceptedonly.
• bSchedule: Full time schedules; open availability is preferred, days and hours may vary. More details upon interview.
• bRequirement:Prior upscale dining experience is required.
• bFixed Pay Rate:$17.00 per hour.
• bWhy work with us?:
• Chase the dream of French cuisine, where culinary legends are made.
• Level up your cooking game; aim to outshine everyone in the industry.
• Look up to the masters; learn from the chefs you admire.
• Bring that authentic French kitchen energy; intensity, passion, precision.
• Be the next rising star; an up-and-coming cook with big ambitions.
• Dream big, cook bigger; inspired by icons like Chef Juan.
• Work with the best of the best; top-tier tools, kitchens, and ingredients.

Marcel is located in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, a Roman and Williams–designed space created in partnership with Sotheby’s where cuisine, art, and design converge. Led by Chef-Partner Marie-Aude Rose and Executive Chef Juan Moncalvo, the restaurant serves refined continental cuisine rooted in French tradition and inspired by Chef Rose’s homage to the Paris she knows and loves. The menu blends classical technique with modern New York sensibilities, focusing on seasonality and highlighting carefully sourced local ingredients with minimal, thoughtful enhancement.

We are developing skilled culinary craftsmen and women who want to grow in their careers and strive for excellence. Often described as the “big brother” to downtown favorite La Mercerie, Marcel also features a celebrated pâtisserie program with handcrafted viennoiserie, madeleines, tarts, and entremets. The experience unfolds in a striking, design-forward space with an open kitchen, sculptural dining room, garden terrace, museum-quality art, and a wine program drawn from Sotheby’s cellar, all supporting Marcel’s mission to be a culinary destination of excellence in New York City.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce compliance with established kitchen standards, procedures, departmental policies, and sanitation guidelines.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and proper food presentation.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Possess extensive knowledge of diverse culinary styles and demonstrate mastery across all line-level cooking stations.
• Experience working in an upscale, high-volume fine dining environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that support a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are looking for a sommelier to oversee our wine menu and offer recommendations on the best pairings.

• Creating and updating wine lists with the chefs and manager.
• Making recommendations on food and wine pairings.
• Ensuring that the wine cellar is fully stocked.
• Informing guests on the variety of wines available. Training wait staff on available wines.
• Negotiating prices with vendors.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.
• Certification as a sommelier or a degree in hospitality is beneficial.
• Previous experience as a sommelier, wine steward, or in a hospitality role. Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types.
• Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries. An understanding of the wine making process

Associates at RestaurantAssociates are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

• The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
• The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
• The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.