Sommelier - Peak New York

Tao Group Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a knowledgeable Wine Server to enhance the dining experience by providing expert beverage pairings and exceptional service. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth wine knowledge and excellent communication skills, ensuring a gracious and professional atmosphere. Responsibilities include taking orders, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in staff education sessions.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years of age.
• Knowledge of proper wine service techniques and serving temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Actively takes wine and beverage orders and assists guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned stations and the venue.
• Accurately enter all orders into the POS system.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Positive Energy

Education

Wine Certification

Previous Hospitality Experience

Job description

Job Description

Actively takes wine and beverage orders and shares their expertise in the wine and beverage menus to assist guests in beverage pairings to enhance the dining experience. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous, and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
2. Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue
3. Provide professional and exceptional service
4. Accurately enter all orders into the POS system
5. Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player
6. Possess in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company
7. Possess excellent knowledge of the venue's wine list
8. Be well-versed in both classic and creative wine and food pairings
9. Assist in or lead staff education sessions
10. Serve all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards
11. Comply with Department of Health standards
12. Work as part of a team and provide help and support to all fellow team members
13. Accurately complete all end-of-shift Wine Sales reports
14. Communicate the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs
15. Properly set up floor and side stations, perform side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:

• Ensure the dining room is set for proper wine service
• Prepare and maintain ice buckets throughout service
• Ensure side stations have sufficient stemware, decanters, etc.
• Maintain organization of wine storage rooms
• Report all breakage and damage immediately to management

Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings

Attend and participate in any training sessions or departmental meetings

Learn by listening, observing, and sharing knowledge while leading by example

Portray a positive and professional attitude

Demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments

Work as part of a team and support fellow team members

Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

Education/Working Knowledge

• Previous hospitality experience
• Knowledge of proper wine service techniques, serving temperatures, glassware selection, and decanting
• Fundamental knowledge of the wine regions of the world
• Wine certification from an accredited institution preferred
• Must be 21+ years of age

Skills / Physical Demands / Work Environment / Schedule

The work environment characteristics and physical demands include:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Positive energy throughout the day
• Legible printing for communication
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand for extended periods
• Ability to move quickly and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in environments with noise, crowds, smoke, hot kitchen elements, and cleaning materials
• Extended hours, irregular shifts, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required
• Maintain a professional appearance and confidentiality
• Handle a fast-paced, busy, stressful environment
• Work in various hospitality environments including office, casino, nightclub, dayclub, bar, lounge, and restaurant
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers

About Us

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. It operates over 80 locations across 20+ markets worldwide, featuring brands like TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, and others. Tao Group is part of Mohari Hospitality, focused on luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.