Hakubai is a newly redesigned fine-dining Kaiseki restaurant located in The Prince Kitano New York, New York City’s only Japanese owned and operated luxury hotel. The menu features a 9-course tasting menu focused on seasonal ingredients with traditional execution. The hotel is conveniently located for both business and leisure on New York City’s coveted Park Avenue near Grand Central Station.

We are seeking a Head Sommelier has an in-depth knowledge of wines, sake as well as the ability to quickly recall and share the complex information about different types of wines, wine pairings and tasting notes. The main responsibility is to promote wine sales through staff and customer education. 
Qualifications and job duties include:

• 4 years of Fine Dining Bartending experience - required 
• Detailed wine knowledge – required 
• Sommelier certification - Court of Masters Level 2 or equivalent - required 
• Inventory and daily requisitioning experience - required 
• Detailed knowledge of Spirits and Classic Cocktail – required  
• Understanding and speaking Japanese - required
• Knowledge of Japanese cuisine and service standards - preferred 
• Michelin experience - preferred
• Helping customers and servers select wine pairings
• Procuring and managing wines
• Conducting wine service
• Creating and updating wine lists
• Collaborating with chefs to pair wines with food
• Advising guests on wine choices
• Managing the wine cellar
• Conducting wine tastings
• Staying informed about different wine varieties, prices, and regional production.
  

This is a full-time position - the restaurant will operate evenings from Tuesday through Saturday.

We are excited to have you join our team!