Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Head Sommelier – Bar Cosme (NoHo, NYC)
$12.00 per hour + tips | $20.00 per hour for administrative hours | Full-time, Tipped
About Bar Cosme
Bar Cosme, from Chef Enrique Olvera and the Casamata team, is now open at 372 Lafayette Street in NoHo. Inspired by the bar at our sibling restaurant Cosme, Bar Cosme is a restaurant and cocktail bar built for the evening, with a full sharing menu, prix-fixe and à la carte options, and an emphasis on raw and lightly cooked dishes served with tortillas made fresh in house. We’re looking for a Head Sommelier to lead our wine program.
The Role
Reporting to the Beverage Director and Assistant General Manager, the Head Sommelier owns the wine experience at Bar Cosme. You’ll lead wine service on the floor, help shape the list, manage the cellar and inventory, and train the team to talk about wine with confidence. This is a tipped position, with additional administrative hours for inventory when needed, paid at $20.00 per hour.
What You’ll Do
- Lead wine service and guide guests to selections that complement their food and drinks
- Help build and update the wine list in partnership with the Beverage Director and General Manager
- Place wine orders according to protocol, work with vendors, and maintain the cellar
- Lead daily and monthly inventory, and find ways to consolidate and balance stock based on use
- Create and maintain the wine book, with descriptions of every wine on the list and select spirits
- Train the front-of-house team on wine knowledge, pairings, and service standards
- Execute the steps of service with efficiency and grace in a high-volume setting
- Support events and private functions
- Share guest feedback with management
- Follow all state, federal, and company requirements for serving alcohol
What You Bring
- 3+ years of sommelier experience in high-volume fine dining, ideally with list-building or leadership experience
- Sommelier certification
- Strong knowledge of wine, spirits, beer, and craft cocktails
- Experience with ordering, cellar organization, and inventory management
- A natural teacher who can build a team’s confidence with wine
- Clear communication and the ability to drive sales
- Patience, tact, and good judgment with guests and teammates
- Comfort with Microsoft Office and POS systems
- Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays
What We Offer
- Health / dental / vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Family Meal
- Service recognition awards
- Education reimbursement
- Growth opportunities within the Casamata restaurant group
Physical Requirements
Standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
Join Our Team
If you love wine and want to lead the wine program at one of New York’s newest Mexican restaurants, we’d love to meet you. Questions about the role? Reach us at [email protected].
Bar Cosme is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($12.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k
Required Skills
Leadership
Team Management
Customer Service
Sales Skills
Attention to Detail
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Problem Solving
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Part of Casamata
This fall, chef Enrique Olvera opens Bar Cosme, an elegant destination for exceptional drinks and small bites in the NoHo corner space previously occupied for nearly a decade by ATLA, his beloved all-day Mexican restaurant. The sexy, minimalist interiors, conceived by Mexico City design firm JSa in a complete reimagining of the space, evoke the easy sophistication of its Flatiron sibling Cosme, setting the stage for a refined night out downtown. Classic and spirit-forward cocktails form the heart of the drinks menu, along with an exclusive lineup of agave distillates, thoughtful wine selections and housemade, N/A aguas. All are served from the centerpiece of Bar Cosme, a polished concrete dining bar outfitted with a comal for cooking seafood and other fare from Olvera’s menu.
