Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
Job: Sommelier within the Kuma Hospitality Group
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 at a Michelin-star level.
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 from all over the world.
- Helping customers choose the correct wine for a meal and/or budget for either a la carte of tasting menus.
- Getting glassware as needed for wine service, including wine pairings.
- Notifies Beverage Director & Head Sommelier of any beverages that are 86ed or low.
- Assisting Beverage Director & Head Sommelier with recommendations for ordering wines that best fit the menu and patrons.
- Works as a member of the beverage team. Interacts with the service team in a positive manner. Assists others whenever needed.
- Interacts with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving Guest complaints.
- Supports Beverage Director & Head Sommelier 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
- Be ready to provide education throughout wine tastings, by the glass and pairing descriptions and assist with new team members.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($16.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Fine Dining Service
Wine Cellar Organization
Service Procedures
Food and Beverage Pairing
Team Development and Training
Wine Knowledge
Wine Service
Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs
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Part of Kuma Hospitality Group
l’abeille is a 54 seat Michelin starred French restaurant located at 412 Greenwich Street on a classic Tribeca cobblestone street corner.
The restaurant is centered on a six-course prix-fixe menu but also provides a rotating selection of seasonal a-la-carte dishes with a strong wine and cocktail program.
l’abeille is the brainchild of Chef Mitsunobu Nagae, a veteran Michelin-starred chef who has worked at multiple legendary restaurants in Tokyo, Paris, and New York. Chef Mitsu was most recently the Chef de Cuisine at Shun in Midtown Manhattan.
https://www.labeille.nyc
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