Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, located in Miami's Design District, is the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim that blends together the fun and fire of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. We are professionals committed to ensuring exceptional hospitality and service to our customers. We are seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced Sommelier to join our award winning hospitality team. We are building a team of highly passionate (and highly compensated!) individuals with a commitment to excellence, genuine hospitality, and teamwork. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to join our team!
**MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY**
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Referral Program
- Employee Discount
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Awards
- COTE College
- Paid Time Off
- $11/hour ($7.98 cash wage, $3.02 tip credit) + tips. (~$1500 plus in tips)
Duties & Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides exceptional service to every customer.
- Recommends wines to patrons based on price, personal taste, and food selection.
- Oversees the serving and storage of wine and trains team members on the wine selection.
- Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature.
- Demonstrates a friendly personality, strong knowledge of wine and spirits, and great interpersonal skills.
- Possesses an expert understanding of region wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes.
- Has full knowledge of Cote wine and food menu items to make effective sales that enhance both the business and guest experience.
- Accurately takes and enters orders and communicates flow with servers, management, and chefs.
- Effectively uses point of sale systems and other restaurant technology to account for all sales.
- Grills steak cuts to specification with elegance and finesse.
- Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary.
- Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, pre-bussing tables when possible.
- Maintains all service tools including decanters, wine keys, and more.
- Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.
- Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.
Essential Functions
- Knowledge of Cote brand, culture, and product.
- Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs).
- Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods of time over multiple floors.
- Available to work weekends, nights, and holidays as the business dictates.
- Must be of legal age according to Florida State regulations to serve alcohol (18 years).
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Must be reachable by email and able to communicate via phone as well.
- Polished personal presentation; Grooming meets company standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Communicates information effectively and efficiently.
- Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and Florida Department of Health standards for bar and food service.
- Must be able to communicate feedback professionally with all team members.
Education Requirements
- Florida Food Handler’s Certificate
- TIPS Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Court of Master Sommeliers, Certified Sommelier or equivalent.
To apply, ensure your profile has your most updated resume and answer the following questions.
1. What made you decide to apply to COTE?
2. Tell us a little about yourself and why you are the best candidate for the role.
3. How can you contribute to our team environment?
4. Do you have open availability or are there days you are unable to work? (Explain)
5. How soon can you start?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Established in 2017, Cote Korean Steakhouse is the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim that blends together the dining experience of Korean Barbecue with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. Cote serves the highest quality beef accompanied by an impeccable, award-winning wine list and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails. Cote marries together the fun and fire of Korean barbeque with the prime cuts of an American steakhouse. This first-of-its-kind experience has earned Cote the world's only Michelin star for Korean tabletop barbecue and a place on best steakhouse — and restaurant — lists from GQ to Thrillist to New York Magazine.
Cote fully complies with all applicable federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants.