Sommelier

OVERVIEW

Jean-Georges Restaurant is Actively Seeking Sommeliers!

THE BRAND

Jean-Georges Management is built on a powerful culinary foundation and has evolved into a reputable and award-winning restaurant group. From inception, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten placed emphasis on the importance of providing the very best in culinary and tailored hospitality, which has resulted in the success of an acclaimed constellation of international restaurants. With over 60 restaurants worldwide we continuously strive towards excellence and rely on the support of our culinary and hospitality team members to contribute to our worldwide operations.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sommelier will be responsible for helping guests and servers select wine pairings, procuring and managing wines, and conducting the wine service.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, saké, beer, spirits, specialty cocktails, teas and sodas, and all non-alcoholic beverages.
• Work on the floor during service with an emphasis on beverage sales. Up-sell at all possible opportunities
• Maintain a high-quality level of service regarding body language, eye contact, and proper verbiage and seek to positively enhance the guest experience throughout the evening.
• Assist Beverage Manager in ordering all bar products-liquor, beer, wine, and consumables to par, as required
• Assist in preparing for and performing a weekly inventory of all beverage department products, as required
• Assist in researching and conducting comprehensive beverage training for FOH staff, working in conjunction with Management
• Assist in maintaining beverage encyclopedia
• Oversee maintenance / cleanliness of all decanters, wine stations, and all storage areas pertaining to beverage
• Additional duties may be added as deemed necessary by the Management
• Actively participate during lineup
• Ensure consistent communication with staff members and management
• Demonstrate ability to aid co-workers during service while successfully maintaining responsibilities
• Demonstrate knowledge of Department of Health (DOH) standards
• Ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and appearance throughout all areas of the restaurant both before, during, and after service
• Complete all assigned side work as assigned by management
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Consistently report to scheduled shifts on time and ready to work in proper uniform
• Operate ethically to protect the assets and image of the company

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPENSATION

The base pay range for this position is minimum wage and a tip credit is taken when applicable. The determination of what a specific employee in this job classification is paid within the range depends on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prior employment history / job-related knowledge, qualifications, and skills, etc.

Jean-Georges is an Equal Opportunity Employer.