Junior Sommelier

The ideal candidate will have a captain background and experience at a fine dining establishment or similar.

Awards, Distinctions, or Diplomas from relevant institutions are a huge plus but not necessary.

Duties and Functions:

• Provides exceptional service to every customer.
• Positive attitude, very enthusiastic about wine, wine pairings, and food.
• Excellent Sales Skills.
• Recommends wines to patrons based on price, personal taste, and food selection.
• Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature.
• Demonstrates a friendly personality, good knowledge of wine and spirits, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Possesses a good understanding of region wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes.
• Will have full knowledge of Frevo wine and menu items to make effective sales that enhance the business and guest experience.
• Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary.
• Adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization.
• Maintains all service tools, including decanters, wine keys, and more.
• Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when required.
• Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs).
• Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods over multiple floors.
• Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing are required.
• Must be of legal age according to NY State regulations to serve alcohol (18 years).
• Fluent in English.
• Food safety knowledge, Food Safety certificate are a plus.
• Assist the head sommelier with the Monthly Beverage Inventory.
• Ability to step into other restaurant areas, including but not limited to answering the phone, replying to email reservations, creating procedures, and assisting the General Manager and the Executive Chef.
• Reports to the General Manager.

Advantages

• Fixed schedule restaurant with dinner-only service. Closed Sunday and Monday.
• A small, diverse, and ambitious team striving for excellence and a positive working atmosphere with work/life balance.
• Possibility to work and learn with our Head Sommelier, Quentin Vauleon, Best Young Sommelier in France 2017.
• Possibility to work with a diverse wine list and diverse clientele to expand your wine knowledge.