Sommelier

Sommelier — Boucherie Upper West Side

Location: Upper West Side, New York, NY

About The Group

The Group is a multi-concept hospitality company behind some of New York's most beloved French brasseries and dining destinations, including La Grande Boucherie, Boucherie, and Olio e Più. We're opening Boucherie Upper West Side, and we're looking for a knowledgeable, guest-focused Sommelier to help lead the wine program for our founding team.

The Role

As Sommelier, you'll work alongside the service team to deliver exceptional wine service and hospitality—building a consistently high-quality wine program grounded in strong product knowledge, thoughtful pairings, and excellent staff training and development.

What You'll Do

• Deliver consistently excellent wine service throughout each shift
• Support the Beverage Manager in running the wine program successfully, both operationally and financially
• Manage wine service setup, break down, and daily and weekly procedures
• Guide guests through the wine menu and suggest pairings with food
• Ensure all wine leaving the cellar is entered into the sales system before service
• Monitor the wine cellar's furniture and equipment, reporting any deficiencies to management
• Maintain the Sommelier Station daily—clean, organized, with glassware properly polished
• Support servers by delivering drinks to guests when not engaged in wine service
• Organize and lead staff wine tasting trainings as directed
• Partner with the Beverage Manager and bar team to execute, maintain, and improve the wine program
• Embody and uphold The Group's values and standards of product knowledge

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as a Sommelier in a similar-caliber concept
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Polished, professional presentation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift 30+ lbs and to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods
• Comfort performing under pressure while maintaining professionalism
• A commitment to ongoing learning through workshops, publications, and professional networks
• Availability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and a variable schedule based on business needs

Education & Certifications

• Sommelier course certificate
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary Management, or a related field preferred
• NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate
• TIPS Certification required

Compensation

This is an hourly, tipped position. For tipped employees, base wage will be $11.35 with a $5.65 tip credit applied, if wages earned do not reach minimum wage.

Why Join Us

Be part of the founding team of an exciting new opening, backed by an established and growing hospitality company. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment with real opportunities to grow across our expanding portfolio of concepts.

The Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.