Sommelier

About NARO:

Located in the iconic Rockefeller Center, NARO comes from husband-and-wife team chef Junghyun “JP” & CEO Ellia Park of NA:EUN Hospitality (Atomix, Atoboy, & Somssi). NARO reimagines the Korean classics of JP and Ellia’s heritage through a contemporary lens, while honoring the rich foundations of Korean cooking. A blend of traditional techniques, thoughtful sourcing and ingredient seasonality crafts an approachable experience that captures the depth of Korean flavors.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Sommeliers with a strong work ethic and an endless curiosity to learn and grow with our restaurant. Our Sommeliers will work in conjunction with NARO leadership in leading the NARO team in all beverage and service-related areas. This team member will provide assistance in maintaining the beverage program, providing continued education for our team, and demonstrating exemplary hospitality and beverage service to our guests. This is an ideal position for someone whose passion for wine is matched by their deep commitment to guest service & hospitality. 

Sommelier responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Beverage station setup/breakdown, maintaining stock of all beverages according to service needs, and ensuring the team is well-prepared to execute a successful service.
• Responsible for serving guests and helping to orchestrate the flow of dining room service - Sommeliers at the NARO will be an integral part in curating a memorable dining experience for all our guests.
• Having wine conversations of varying depths with our guests, guiding them through our list, in a polished and poised manner.
• Work together with the service staff and kitchen leadership to conduct seamless and refined wine service for tables.
• Assist with service needs while on the floor (e.g. running food, running beverages from bar, clearing and re-miseing tables, etc.).
• Assist in managing the day-to-day needs of the beverage program (POS management, communicating ordering needs, stocking, menu updates, timely staff updates, etc.).
• Assist with weekly inventory and ordering.
• Maintain proper glassware inventory and breakage logs.
• Assist with inventory audits at the close of each financial period.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of wine training for new hires and continued education for existing staff members - testing regularly to check for understanding and structuring classes and tastings to encourage high engagement levels.
• Expected to be constantly growing, learning, and expanding their knowledge base.

Qualifications:

At least one year of restaurant service experience; prior experience in a sommelier or wine-focused role is a plus, but not required

• A strong foundation in wine and genuine enthusiasm for continuing to learn
• A warm, confident floor presence and the ability to make wine approachable for every guest
• Thoughtful service instincts and attention to detail
• The ability to communicate wine knowledge clearly with both guests and the service team
• An interest in supporting wine education, ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Strong organization and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Wine certification through the Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or a similar program is encouraged but not required
• Knowledge of or interest in Korean food and beverage is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs or a case of wine as needed
• Stand and walk for an entire shift, including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays  
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 
• Commuter benefits
• Quarterly R&D stipend 
• NA:EUN Scholarship 
• Employee purchase program
• Dining discount
• 401k

NARO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.