Food and Beverage Director - Sommelier - up to $25k Annual Bonus

Food and Beverage Director - Sommelier - up to $25k Annual Bonus

Top performing very high-volume restaurant in NYC is looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Sommelier responsibilities include recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine serving and collaborating with winemakers to renew our selections and achieve better prices. To be qualified for this role, you should have relevant experience in hospitality and be available to manage a few shifts. Ultimately, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their fare.

Responsibilities

• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager
• Recommend Food and wine pairings
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Train wait staff on available wines
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors
• Organize wine-tasting days or “wine of the month” events
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Manage selected operation shifts on a weekly basis
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operation

Skills

• Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role
• Ability to create tasteful Food and wine pairings
• Extensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each type
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to implement the program at other locations
• Certification as a Sommelier or a degree in hospitality is a plus