Sommelier Hourly + Commission

OfCorsica; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City Winery in New York City by Little Island seeks an experienced Sommelier to drive beverage sales and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will guide wine and beverage selections, educate guests, and support inventory management in a fast-paced setting.

The role is hourly plus commission, requiring depth of wine knowledge and a passion for hospitality. Candidates must be fluent in English and flexible to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years sommelier experience in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of wine regions, Old World and New World.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English with basic math for POS.
• Willing to work flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Recommend wine and beverage pairings to guests; upsell tableside offerings and retail wine.
• Keep staff informed of beverage changes on the wine list.
• Assist with monthly inventory and maintain a clean wine station.
• Provide warm, knowledgeable service and exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Team player

English fluency

Job description

Join us for an exciting new Mediterranean restaurant, located right by Little Island, and be a key player in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences for our guests.

This is an Hourly + Commission role

Position Summary

Sommeliers are ofcorsica’s in-house wine and beverage experts whose focus is on maximizing overall beverage sales and delivering an exceptional guest experience. The Somm is responsible for overall guest service and satisfaction, recommending wine and food pairings, educating guests on beverage selections, and beverage department support in areas such as monthly inventory. Specific certifications are not required, but a strong fundamental knowledge of the wine regions of the world – both Old and New World – along with producer familiarity and vintage knowledge is mandatory. The most essential component to be a successful Sommelier will be the earnest desire to propel the wine program forward through clear communication and organization, a curiosity to learn more, and a willingness to share our expertise with guests and staff in a helpful, thoughtful way.

Tasks/Responsibilities

• 2+ years sommelier experience in a fast-paced restaurant
• Extensive knowledge of and a genuine love for wine, winemaking, beer and spirits
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality guest experiences, exceed guest expectations, and strive to create a memorable experience at every ofcorsica visit
• Strong work ethic, team player, and exceptional guest service skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Polished presentation
• Ability to take direction from others and accept constructive criticism
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with coworkers and guests
• Aptitude to resolve problems
• Must be fluently literate in English including ability to read, write, and communicate, conduct basic business related mathematics, able to accurately function a POS
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including standing/walking for entirety of shift, bending, pulling, pushing, using stairs, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Maintain a clean, well-organized wine cellar in accordance with company standards

• Recommend wine and beverage pairings to guests; upsell both tableside offerings and retail wine offerings for guests to take home

• Keep staff abreast of beverage changes on the wine list

• Assist with monthly inventory

• Know about and defend our product brands

• Know and be able to identify table and seat numbers

• Maintain station cleanliness

• Knowledge of cocktail list - drinks, specs, flavor profiles

• Knowledge of WBTG facts - producer, variety, region, vintage, flavor profiles, history

• Know the proper standard for opening bottles of wine and tableside service

• Be warm, knowledgeable, and noticeably appreciative towards guests

• Accommodate guests by making each individual feel welcomed

• Act professionally and always maintain composure

• Identify and report problems to management immediately

• Be aware of service flow, dining timing, and be able to adjust for each guest’s individual needs

• Implement and follow steps of service

• Respond to the needs of the guests, taking orders, running food, and bussing tables

• Oversee activities of your team in the station

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at City Winery. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, City Winery participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.