Head Sommelier

Be part of the opening team at Kith Ivy, a one-of-a-kind hospitality concept in New York City. This is a rare opportunity to join from day one, helping to shape the service culture and set the standard of excellence for a members-only experience that blends luxury, lifestyle, and sport.

Kith presents Kith Ivy, the brand’s ambitious entry into the hospitality sector, blending luxury, lifestyle, and sport into a unique members-only club experience.

Located within a private lobby at 120 Leroy Street where SoHo meets the West Village, Kith Ivy is designed to cater to a discerning clientele, offering a range of amenities that reflect both sophistication and comfort. The interior has been meticulously crafted to create a warm, inviting atmosphere that feels like an extension of the member’s home. With a design philosophy based around an upscale, comfortable sense of community, there are various spaces including the pro shop with exclusive merchandise, dining areas, a smoothie bar, a wellness center, and rooftop padel courts.

This endeavor wouldn’t be possible without a suite of partners who are innovators in their fields. For the dining space, Kith partners with Café Mogador, a New York City staple, to bring a new, upscale menu and service featuring classics and new perspectives on Moroccan-inspired Mediterranean cuisine. The interior features vintage-sourced Persian rugs that add warmth and character to the space, rich, dark rosewood accents complemented by plush seating arrangements, and a color palette of various shades of green and burgundy, enhancing the inviting atmosphere. A central fireplace serves as a focal point, surrounded by bookshelves filled with curated literature and objects, further contributing to the home-like feel.

Kith Ivy is proud to host the first Erewhon tonic bar outside of Los Angeles. The design embraces a sleek, contemporary aesthetic with clean lines and a minimalist approach. Non-members, within a select radius of the club in Manhattan, can purchase Erewhon smoothies and juices from Kith Ivy in limited quantities exclusively via the Postmates and Uber Eats apps.

Position Summary

The Sommelier manages and delivers the wine program at Kith Ivy, offering expert recommendations and guiding members and guests through an exceptional wine experience. This role requires deep wine knowledge, strong service skills, and the ability to enhance the dining experience through thoughtful pairings.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with members and guests to enrich their dining experience.
• Support and direct servers, backservers, and runners to maintain proper pacing and service standards.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve any issues or complaints promptly and graciously.
• Develop strong guest relationships, remembering preferences and enhancing repeat visits.
• Handle VIP guests with extra attention, ensuring personalized service.
• Provide wine recommendations and pairings tailored to guest preferences.
• Execute proper storage, presentation, and service of wine.
• Support service staff in wine knowledge and service techniques.
• Take food orders as needed to support service.
• Support the management of wine inventory and coordinate with vendors for procurement as needed in collaboration with the management team.
• Receive wine product, store according to the binning system and update depletion reports accordingly leaving the cellar and wine storage locations in pristine condition.
• Engage with members and guests to enrich their dining experience.
• Anticipate guest needs and resolve any issues or complaints promptly and graciously in collaboration with floor managers.
• Develop strong guest relationships, remembering preferences and enhancing repeat visits.
• Handle VIP guests with extra attention, ensuring personalized service.

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