Cellar Assistants are responsible for maintaining the wine cellar (ordering, receiving and storage) and overseeing beer and liquor receiving and storage for one or more restaurants. 

Essential Functions

• Order wine and receive wine, beer and liquor deliveries, accurately reading purchase orders and product invoices checking for accuracy, quality and safety
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment 
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain product quality and safety standards
• Reject any product not meeting quality or safety standards, making note on the invoice
• Store deliveries following storage and zoning procedures; update and develop new procedures as necessary
• Inventory supplies and communicate needs to Management
• Organize and clean cabinets, coolers and other storage areas in and around the cellar; Assist in maintaining general cleanliness of the back of the house
• Maintain professional relationships with purveyors while upholding the highest ethical standards and complying with all company policies and procedures
• Attend internal and external wine seminars and tastings
• Support Sommelier with creation and maintenance of wine training materials, and providing training and education to new and existing employees
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed