Required Years of Experience
4 years
Job Details
Calling all sommeliers interested in working at the intersection of restaurant hospitality and sustainable agriculture.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a two-Michelin star restaurant and leading voice in the sustainable food movement. Together with our nonprofit partner, the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, we form a research and education institute working to develop a regional and ecological future of food. The dining room is our testing ground and space to showcase new ideas.
The Sommelier is a source of knowledge for all aspects of the restaurant’s wine program and works closely with the front-of-house and back-of-house teams to create a welcoming, hospitable environment for guests.
At Blue Hill, we believe the best culinary professionals continuously strive to deepen their knowledge of food systems, cuisine, and hospitality. As such, you will have the opportunity to participate in weekly education with guest speakers, classes, and training, and be eligible for a stipend for external education and dining opportunities.
Who You Are:
- Hospitable: you embody authenticity and approachability, coupled with a sincere dedication to serving guests.
- Communicative: you connect well with others and possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills. This includes clear communication of offerings and ingredients.
- Passionate: You exude care and enthusiasm for wine.
- Collaborative: you excel at fostering a supportive, energetic environment.
- Creative: you are highly resourceful, anticipating problems before they arise and resolving them swiftly and strategically when they do.
- Experience: minimum 4 years as a sommelier in a fine dining establishment and Certified/Advanced Sommeliers through the Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certification and/or corresponding knowledge and experience.
- Performing all other job-related duties. This position requires manual dexterity and the ability to follow oral/written instructions and procedures. To successfully perform duties, you must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
Tasks May Include:
- Assisting in the development of our wine list.
- Receiving, stocking and inventory of wines, liquor and beer.
- Determine and maintain pars for wine BTG and pairing selections.
- Creating a welcoming environment for all guests, including upholding excellence and cleanliness.
- Demonstrating sound knowledge of wine offerings and the ability to suggest beverage pairings, including collaborating with beverage and culinary teams on wine pairing selections.
- Leading and participating in staff wine classes and educational opportunities.
- Work the floor nightly and provide wine and beverage service along with any and all other service needs that arise.
- Following steps of service with poise and fluency, while maintaining a sense of urgency throughout service.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bar area, including the seating area.
- Communicating effectively with staff members, management.
- Cultivating a supportive, energetic, and authentic environment for guests and team members.
- Familiarizing new team members with wine program policies and procedures.
- Maintaining kind, constructive communication with team members.
The Details:
- Compensation: Full-time, hourly, commensurate with experience.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, and paid time off, as well as staff dining and education reimbursement programs.
- Location & Hours: Full time position in-person at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY (~1 hr drive from NYC). Shifts involve working evenings and weekends.
Blue Hill is committed to equity and inclusion throughout every aspect of our work and team. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage BIPOC and/or gender minority candidates to apply.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($23.00 - $28.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program
Required Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Resourcefulness
Problem Solving
Experience as a Sommelier
Certified/Advanced Sommelier Through Court of Master Sommeliers or Equivalent Certification
Manual Dexterity
Ability to Follow Oral/Written Instructions and Procedures
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Blue Hill at Stone Barns is a farm-to-table dining experience and leader in the sustainable food movement, led by Chef Dan Barber and partners David and Laureen Barber. Our restaurant shares a campus with the Stone Barns Center, an 80-acre research farm in Pocantico Hills, just outside Manhattan.
While we've earned the James Beard Award for Most Outstanding Restaurant and two Michelin stars, we're about more than fine dining. If you’re just as passionate about shaping the food system as you are about excellent cooking, we want you on our team.
Why Apply:
Culinary Sustainability: Blue Hill at Stone Barns promotes local and seasonal agriculture and celebrates the whole farm with our zero-waste approach.
Impactful Community: We’re a research and education community that’s using food as the medium to broadcast our ideas about the future of how we eat.
Open to All: Whether you’re a trained chef or career changer, we celebrate your individuality. Diverse backgrounds make us better.
Blue Hill at Stone Barns consistently attracts curious, mission-driven, and dedicated employees. We invite you to be one of them.
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