Wine Service Professional

Company: abc kitchen
Location: New York
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: SommelierJob Summary:The Sommelier will support the beverage program with a primary focus on wine service while maintaining high standards of quality and service while maximizing profits. This position must provide guest service that is beyond expectations the operations will meet and/or exceed budgeted expectations.Key Responsibilities:

• Work the floor during service with an emphasis on beverage sales. Up-sell at all possible opportunities.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, sak--, beer, spirits, specialty cocktails, teas and sodas, and all non-alcoholic beverages.
• Attend all food and beverage training classes
• Ensure that all beverage changes are executed properly with necessary communication as well as education in mind
• Ensure that all POS systems, inventory systems, beverage lists, and any other information related to the selling of beverages are understood by the team and remain accurate and up-to-date
• Knowledge of current OSHA and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) regulations
• Oversee maintenance/cleanliness of all decanters, wine stations, and all storage areas pertaining to beverage
• Promote updated knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Able to handle the pressures of simultaneously coordinating a wide range of activities and recommend appropriate solutions to restaurant problems
• Able to manage expectations, processes, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Operate ethically to protect the image of the companyRequirements:
  • Minimum of 2 years of food and beverage experience in a similar position
  • Extensive knowledge of food and beverage to service and upsell our products, including liquors and cocktails.
  • A professional and polished approach to leadership with a passion for hospitality
  • A warm and gracious outlook, the ability to create stellar guest experiences
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic with the mentality of a team player
  • Must be open to working day or night shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
  • Passionate, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to successPhysical Requirements:
    • Ability to perform essential job functions safely and successfully, consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs; Ability to stand for prolonged periods and climb steps regularly.
    • Ability to physically maneuver through work areas; bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.Compensation:The base pay range for this position is $16.00-$20.00 per hour plus tips. 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 EmployerMore detail about abc kitchen part of Restaurants by Jean-Georges, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/57-abc-kitchen

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