We are currently seeking a Sommelier to join Chef/Proprietor Angie Mar’s restaurant, Le B.
The ideal candidate must possess a genuine passion for food and beverage and, above all, a focus on providing an unparalleled guest experience.
Job requirement:
- Genuine interest in Hospitality; strong knowledge and appreciation for food and the culture of dining
- Selling, serving, and providing recommendations for wine pairings and other beverages to dining- guests
- Actively engage in all service tasks in addition to be responsible for wine sales
- Procuring wine, update wine- listings and support training to the rest of the staff
- Create and maintain rapport with both new and frequent dining guests
- Experience in cataloguing, organizing, and binning wine, inventory
- Ability to multitask; including but not limited to BTG pours, wine bottle inquiries, decanting, serving, and clearing tables, and assisting in all areas of service
- Strong beverage knowledge including (Understanding of wine styles, grape varietals and regions; spirits and classic cocktails; and beer styles)
- Wine certification such as WSET, CMS, or SWE is highly desirable
Required Qualifications:
- Exceptional leadership skills with 2-5 years’ experience in fine-dining, Manhattan restaurants
- Excellent knowledge of French wines, wine service and wine pairings
- Excellent knowledge of all aspects of dining room service
- Excellent knowledge of food, food seasonality and cooking techniques
- Commitment to excellence and professionalism in all aspects
- Ability to work under a high pressure, fast- paced environment; both individually and as part of a team
- Ability to assist with organizing wine cellar organization, wine inventory as well as opening and closure procedures
- Previous experience in fine dining hospitality (3+ years) with focus on wine service (2+ year) is required
- Wine Certifications or specialized training is highly desired
- Knowledge of hospitality management resources and software
- Ability to repeatedly lift cases of wine of up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to command a floor, prioritize, resolve unexpected issues and remain an effective leader while maintaining a positive attitude.
Please submit your cover letter and resume. We look forward to hearing from you!
