Sommelier | Sky Project by Rhubarb LLC dba Peak

Oak View Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sommelier, where your passion for wine meets exceptional dining experiences. In this role, you will craft exquisite wine lists, collaborate with talented chefs, and guide guests through their wine selections. Your expertise will enhance the dining experience at a premium restaurant with breathtaking views in New York City. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a suite of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. This is your chance to be part of a diverse team that celebrates inclusivity and innovation in the live event industry.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Sommelier in fine dining.
• Knowledge of major wine regions and production methods.

Responsibilities

• Create and update the wine list with chefs.
• Recommend food and wine pairings to guests.
• Ensure wines are served at the correct temperature.

Skills

Wine Knowledge

Food Pairing

Customer Service

Fine Dining Experience

Education

Sommelier Certification

WSET Certification

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

As a Sommelier, you are a wine expert responsible for creating wine lists, recommending food and wine pairings, and advising guests on wine choices. Collaborating with chefs, managing the wine cellar, and ensuring wines are served correctly.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.50 plus tips

Benefits for FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 12 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 22, 2025

About the Venue

Peak is a premium restaurant located on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards, in a State-of-the-Art building with panoramic views and situated above Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the city. A luxurious destination with breath-taking views of lower New York City.

Responsibilities

• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Recommend food and wine pairings.
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices.
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.
• Train wait staff on available wines.
• Ask guests for ID to verify legal drinking age.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Sommelier
• Experience in fine dining (NYC preferred)
• Knowledge of all major regions and production
• Court of master sommeliers certification/WSET/ASA certification a plus but not 100% necessary

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.