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Junior Sommelier

Frevo
New York, NY, US
$16 an hour
Full-time

Junior Sommelier

The ideal candidate will have a captain background and experience at a fine dining establishment or similar.

Awards, Distinctions, or Diplomas from relevant institutions are a huge plus but not necessary.

Duties and Functions :

  • Provides exceptional service to every customer.
  • Positive attitude, very enthusiastic about wine, wine pairings, and food.
  • Excellent Sales Skills.
  • Recommends wines to patrons based on price, personal taste, and food selection.
  • Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature.
  • Demonstrates a friendly personality, good knowledge of wine and spirits, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Possesses a good understanding of region wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes.
  • Will have full knowledge of Frevo wine and menu items to make effective sales that enhance the business and guest experience.
  • Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary.
  • Adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintains all service tools, including decanters, wine keys, and more.
  • Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when required.
  • Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs).
  • Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods over multiple floors.
  • Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing are required.
  • Must be of legal age according to NY State regulations to serve alcohol (18 years).
  • Fluent in English.
  • Food safety knowledge, Food Safety certificate are a plus.
  • Assist the head sommelier with the Monthly Beverage Inventory.
  • Ability to step into other restaurant areas, including but not limited to answering the phone, replying to email reservations, creating procedures, and assisting the General Manager and the Executive Chef.
  • Reports to the General Manager.

Advantages

  • Fixed schedule restaurant with dinner-only service. Closed Sunday and Monday.
  • A small, diverse, and ambitious team striving for excellence and a positive working atmosphere with work / life balance.
  • Possibility to work and learn with our Head Sommelier, Quentin Vauleon, Best Young Sommelier in France 2017.
  • Possibility to work with a diverse wine list and diverse clientele to expand your wine knowledge.
  • 22 days ago
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