Qualifications: Sommelier / Floor Manager

• Certified Level 1 Sommelier
• A college degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience working as floor manager/ sommelier in a fast-paced, high volume, fine dining, or casual fine dining restaurant.
• An unparalleled commitment to hospitality and customer service.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and manage staff.
• Sound knowledge of service and food.
• Strong background in beverages, specifically wine.
• Ability to think critically and make sound decisions in a high-pressure work environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, and the ability to multitask.
• Willingness to grow and learn.
• DOH and Tips Certificate.

• Work closely with the General Manager and Beverage Director to oversee beverage purchasing, inventory control, and staff education.
• Work closely with the management team to oversee daily front-of-house restaurant operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and motivate staff.
• Conduct and or attend pre-meal meetings.
• Open and close restaurants and complete accompanying tasks efficiently, accurately, and with a keen eye for detail.
• Handle service opportunities in a personal and timely manner.
• Abide by and uphold company policies and standards as well as state sanitations/health regulations.
• Work in accordance with our mission statement, always promoting Mercer Street Hospitality’s values.
• Ensure and maintain safe and secure working conditions/environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Individual and family health insurance with dental and vision and AFLAC and 401K options.
• Two consecutive days off each week.
• MSH restaurant discount
• Opportunity for growth.

Mercer Street Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Mercer Street Hospitality is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Mercer Street Hospitality is based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, family or parental status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Mercer Street Hospitality will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.