Now Hiring: Captain / Junior Sommelier at FREVO — Michelin-Star Fine Dining Behind a Hidden Gallery
Join one of New York’s most exciting restaurants — FREVO, a Michelin-starred culinary experience hidden behind a contemporary art gallery. As we continue to redefine the fine dining experience by blending different worlds, we are seeking a Captain with a Junior Sommelier profile to enhance our service team.
About Frevo
Co-founded by Chef Franco Sampogna and Director of Operations Bernardo Silva, Frevo fuses the worlds of modern art and world-class dining. Guests enter through a secret door in a curated art gallery, discovering a 16-seat chef's counter and intimate table seating. Our ever-evolving tasting menu and award-winning wine list offer a sensory journey, grounded in creative excellence.
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⭐ Michelin Star — 2022, 2023, 2024
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🌍 World 50 Best Discovery List — 2024
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🍷 Best Organic Wine List in North America — 2024
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🧑🍳 Best Chef Awards 2024 | Forbes All-Star Eateries
Our Head Sommelier, Quentin Vauléon, Best Young Sommelier in France (2017) and 3rd Place in Best Sommelier of France (2024), leads a dynamic wine program featuring both iconic and avant-garde producers.
🍽 Role Overview: Captain / Junior Sommelier
This hybrid role is ideal for an experienced Captain with a passion for wine. You will act as a guest-facing service lead, supporting wine operations and learning directly from one of New York City's most talented sommeliers.
Core Responsibilities:
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Deliver warm, refined, and confident guest service.
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Present and discuss the tasting menu and wine pairings with enthusiasm and clarity.
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Recommend wine pairings tailored to guest preferences and menu pairings.
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Ensure proper wine service, including glassware, temperature, decanting, and presentation.
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Maintain a polished and welcoming presence throughout service.
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Assist with service setup, inventory, cellar organization, and beverage program.
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Occasionally support FOH/BOH communications, reservations, or training materials.
✅ You Are:
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A current or former fine dining Captain with a passion for wine (certifications a plus but not required).
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Enthusiastic, eloquent, and natural with guest interaction.
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Able to discuss wine styles, regions, varietals, and wine basics with confidence.
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Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work across two floors.
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Curious and eager to learn in a dynamic, artistic, and high-performance environment.
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Fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus.
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Familiar with Food Safety protocols (certificate preferred).
🎓 Perks & Advantages:
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Mentorship by our Head Sommelier.
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Fixed schedule: Tuesday–Saturday dinner service. Closed Sundays & Mondays.
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Small, tight-knit, and internationally diverse team.
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Access to rare and diverse wines with opportunities to grow your technical expertise.
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Possibility to evolve within a fast-growing small restaurant group.