Required Years of Experience
2 years
Job Details
Job Title: Sommelier
Direct Supervisor: Beverage Director, Kimberly Cavoores
Direct Reports: Beverage Director, Kimberly Cavoores
Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Café Zaffri, in the soon to be open Hotel Twenty Two, is looking for a dedicated, detail & guest oriented, curious, proactive, organized team player. Café Zaffri is a part of Elizabeth Street Hospitality (Raf’s & Musket Room) The sommelier will support the wine & beverage service on the floor and will be involved in the cellar management. The sommelier will also participate in tastings, seminars and staff training.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in hospitality – preferably fine dining restaurant, a solid understanding of the basics of the wine, spirits and beverage world.
Benefits
Company to cover 50% of Health, Dental, Vision benefits. 401K, Dining Discount, Paid Time Off.
Base Salary
Hourly rate $11 an hour + tips.
Admin day: Hourly admin rate
Duties and Responsibilities
Details of the Role:
Ability to lift 40+ lbs; ~40-50 hours per week
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Receive, stock, and inventory wines, liquor, and beer
- Determine and maintain pars for wine BTG and pairing selections
- Participate in staff wine classes and educational opportunities
- Collaborate with wine and culinary teams on wine pairing selections
- Work the floor nightly and provide wine and beverage service along with any and all other service needs that arise
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years as a sommelier
- Fine dining experience preferred
- Certified/Advanced Sommeliers through the Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certification and/or corresponding knowledge/experience
- Demonstration of positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Demonstrated leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
- Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverage
Essential Functions and Physical Demands
This job requires meeting specific physical demands to perform essential duties effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- See, hear, and speak
- Lift and carry 50+ pounds
- Walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time
- Climb stairs
- Safely navigate hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns
- Safely navigate exposure to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers, as well as contaminants and hazardous equipment
For more information please email [email protected]
EEO Statement
Little Rest Hospitality and The Twenty Two are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality.
JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I can perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have questions about job duties not specified in this description, I should discuss them with my direct supervisor. I further understand that future performance evaluations are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Detail Oriented
guest oriented
Curious
Proactive
Organized
Team Player
Cellar Management
Wine Knowledge
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