Wine Steward - Emeril's

The Emeril Group; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision and life保险

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Merchandise and dining discounts

Management development program

Pre-shift meals

Job summary

Emeril’s Restaurant in New Orleans seeks a wine steward to support a Michelin-starred dining program under the wine director. You will manage guest needs from the wine list to service, collaborates on nightly pairings, and maintain cellar organization.

The role emphasizes a team-first approach and adaptability to a fast-paced, refined environment with opportunities for growth in hospitality and wine knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, refined dining environment is required.
• Candidate should work well in a team and support the dining room during dinner service.
• Willingness to learn and improve every day in a Michelin-starred setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with wine list, pairings, and guest needs.
• Maintain organization of wine cellars and pour programs.
• Support service team during dinner in a team-first environment.

Skills

Restaurant experience

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

Culinary school training preferred

Job description

Emeril’s Restaurant has held the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award continuously since 1999. The wine steward position offers an opportunity for those who have restaurant experience to seriously pursue wine as a profession. Under the direction of the wine director, the wine steward will learn to work and operate in a Michelin-starred dining environment, and the wine bar, with all guest needs ranging from orders from the wine list through cleaning tables.

The wine steward is responsible for keeping abreast of all spirits offerings, the nightly menu, as well as the wine list and all by-the-glass pours. The wine steward will work in collaboration with the wine director on the multiple pairings offered nightly, helping to select and maintain pars necessary to run dinner service effectively.

As an integral part of the service team, the wine steward must maintain a team-first mentality, supporting the dining room team with the execution of dinner service, and all duties that may fall under that purview. Prior to service the wine steward will work with the wine director to oversee the organization of multiple cellars, receiving and processing of physical inventory, and maintenance of all pour programs in the restaurant.

At Emeril's we strive to create an environment that attracts and cultivates talent from across the industry. We are devoted to our customers and our employees. We have high standards and want employees with an enthusiastic sense of hospitality and eagerness to learn and improve every single day. We hold ourselves to the same high standards in creating an atmosphere that promotes and encourages everyone to be the best they can be. As a team we can have fun, work hard and enrich our lives by being of service to others. We are looking for candidates that have experience in a fast-paced, refined, fine dining atmosphere. Culinary school training is preferred but not required for back of house positions. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

Restaurant position benefits package:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance program (Company makes generous contribution to health and dental premiums)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Merchandise and dining discounts
• Management development program (for eligible and selected staff)
• Pre-shift meals

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