Junior Sommelier

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 restaurateur 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.

• ⭐ Michelin Star — 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

• 🌍 World 50 Best Discovery List — 2024

• 🍷 Best Organic Wine List in North America — 2024

• 🧑‍🍳 Best Chef Awards 2024 |Forbes All-Star Eateries

Our Beverage Director, 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:

• Deliver warm, refined, and confident guest service.

• Present and discuss the tasting menu and wine pairings with enthusiasm and clarity.

• Recommend wine pairings tailored to guest preferences and menu pairings.

• Ensure proper wine service, including glassware, temperature, decanting, and presentation.

• Maintain a polished, welcoming presence throughout the service.

• Assist with service setup, cleaning, inventory, cellar organization, and beverage program.

• Occasionally support FOH/BOH communications, reservations, or training materials.

✅ You Are:

• A current or former fine dining Captain with a passion for wine (certifications a plus but not required).

• Enthusiastic, eloquent, and natural with guest interaction.

• Able to discuss wine lists, wine styles, regions, varietals, and wine basics with confidence.

• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work across two floors.

• Curious and eager to learn in a dynamic, artistic, and high-performance environment.

• Fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus.

• Familiar with Food Safety protocols (certificate preferred).

🎓 Perks & Advantages:

• Mentorship by our Beverage Director.

• Fixed schedule: two days off per week.

• Small, tight-knit, and internationally diverse team.

• Access to rare and diverse wines with opportunities to grow your technical expertise.

• Possibility to evolve within a fast-growing small restaurant group.