Assistant Sommelier

Be part of the adventure! Cranes is seeking talented, highly motivated Sommelier/Captain! Team up with owner/chef Pepe Moncayo in this unique opportunity as he introduces Washington D.C. to Spanish Kaiseki cuisine.

Located just a short walk from the Metro (Gallery Pl/Chinatown) and Capital One Arena, our 12,000 square foot restaurant will be our first venture in the U.S. certainly not our last.

We are looking to create a team that wants to invest in us as much as we want to invest in you. We are creating limitless opportunities for career growth as well as advancement from within.

Chef Moncayo is a world-renowned chef, creating in Michelin Star restaurants throughout the world. The intersection of Spanish and Japanese cuisine that Chef Moncayo has created, while rare and unique, is a natural cultural and culinary marriage. As well, he is considered one of the world’s go-to experts on sake. To work with Chef Moncayo is once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Apply to be part of our team if you are hard-working, friendly, with a desire to excel, value a great working environment as well as a shared commitment to hospitality and guest service.

We seek outstanding people who share our mission to provide a unique and extraordinary dining experience to each guest.

Currently, Cranes is looking for an Assistant Sommelier with the following requirements and responsibilities:

• Sell and serve food and beverages in a high volume dining room
• Extensively describe food and beverage offerings under pressure
• Provide exceptional customer service with a positive attitude
• Successfully work as a team player in a dynamic team
• Assist with training sessions with new staff members
• Take ownership of assigned station including stocking, organizing, and maintaining cleanliness
• Assist Sommelier in retrieving and serving wine
• Beverage Upkeep
• Assist with Inventory and Ordering

• Experience working in the food and beverage industry
• Perform well under pressure
• Close attention to detail
• Able to stand while working for eight hours or more
• Able to function at a high standard in a high volume environment
• Excel in teamwork
• Clean and well presented for service
• 21 years or older