TEMPORARY POSITION - If you want to be considered please acknowledge this on your message / cover letter. 




Temporary Captain (Wine Experience required) 

To start ASAP until the end of April Guaranteed. Possibility to be extended after.

The ideal candidate will have a captain / sommelier background and experience at Michelin-rated restaurants, fine dining establishments or similar.
 

Duties and Functions:

• Responsable for a section of 8-10 guests on a Counter setting assuring exceptional service, wine pairing explanations.
• Positive attitude, very enthusiastic about wine, wine pairings, and food.
• Excellent wine and menu explanation skills.
• Recommends wines to patrons based on price, personal taste, and food selection.
• Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature.
• Demonstrates a friendly personality, good knowledge of wine and spirits, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a good understanding of region wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes.
• Will demonstrate full knowledge of Frevo wine and menu items to make effective sales that enhance the business and guest experience.
• Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary.
• Adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Assists on the setup of the restaurant pre-shift.
• Maintains all service tools, including decanters, wine keys, and more.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when required.
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs).
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods over multiple floors.
• Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing are required.
• Must be of legal age according to NY State regulations to serve alcohol (18 years).
• Fluent in English.
• Food safety knowledge, Food Safety certificate are a plus.
• Reports to the General Manager.

Advantages

• Fixed schedule restaurant with dinner-only service. Always Closed Sunday and Monday.
• A small, diverse, and ambitious team striving for excellence and a positive working atmosphere with work/life balance.
• Hourly Rate, depending on experience, plus gratuities.