Sake & Wine Sommelier for new Ichimura's Omakase

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the recommendation and sales of wine, sake and other beverages to guests and to help ensure the enjoyment of dining patrons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Provide friendly, courteous and efficient service to all guests with making eye contact, smiling and maintaining proper posture.
• Being knowledgeable about different types and regions of wines and sake.
• Helping customers choose the correct wine and sake for a meal and/or budget.
• Getting glassware as needed for wine/sake service.
• Notifies Beverage Director of wines and sake that are 86ed or low.
• Assisting Beverage Director with recommendations for ordering wines that best fit the menu and patrons.
• Works as a member of the beverage team.  Interacts with service team in a positive manner.  Assists others whenever needed.
• Interacts with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving Guest complaints.
• Set up ice buckets in the dining for service.
• Supports Beverage Director in preparing wine orders on a daily/weekly basis.
• Set up and break down every day before and after service.
• Anticipate and service the guest’s needs before requests are made.
• Follow proper time and attendance and uniform procedures.