Sommelier

Job Title: Sommelier

Direct Supervisor: Beverage Director, Kimberly Cavoores

Direct Reports: Beverage Director, Kimberly Cavoores

Status: Exempt

Position Type: Full-time

 

Position Overview  

Café Zaffri, in the soon to be open Hotel Twenty Two, is looking for a dedicated, detail & guest oriented, curious, proactive, organized team player. Café Zaffri is a part of Elizabeth Street Hospitality (Raf’s & Musket Room) The sommelier will support the wine & beverage service on the floor and will be involved in the cellar management. The sommelier will also participate in tastings, seminars and staff training.

 

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in hospitality – preferably fine dining restaurant, a solid understanding of the basics of the wine, spirits and beverage world.

 

Benefits

Company to cover 50% of Health, Dental, Vision benefits. 401K, Dining Discount, Paid Time Off.

 

Base Salary

Hourly rate $11 an hour + tips.

Admin day: Hourly admin rate

 

Duties and Responsibilities  

 

Details of the Role: Ability to lift 40+ lbs; ~40-50 hours per week

 

Responsibilities of the Role: 

• Receive, stock, and inventory wines, liquor, and beer 
• Determine and maintain pars for wine BTG and pairing selections 
• Participate in staff wine classes and educational opportunities 
• Collaborate with wine and culinary teams on wine pairing selections 
• Work the floor nightly and provide wine and beverage service along with any and all other service needs that arise

 

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a sommelier
• Fine dining experience preferred 
• Certified/Advanced Sommeliers through the Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certification and/or corresponding knowledge/experience

• Demonstration of positive leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
• Demonstrated leadership characteristics which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
• Passion for exceptional hospitality, food, and beverage

 

Essential Functions and Physical Demands This job requires meeting specific physical demands to perform essential duties effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform those essential functions.

 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: 

• See, hear, and speak 
• Lift and carry 50+ pounds 
• Walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time 
• Climb stairs 
• Safely navigate hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns
• Safely navigate exposure to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers, as well as contaminants and hazardous equipment

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EEO Statement

Little Rest Hospitality and The Twenty Two are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace environment where all individuals have equal opportunities. We value talent, skills, and potential, and strive to create an atmosphere that promotes diversity and equality.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I can perform the essential functions as outlined. I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description. If I have questions about job duties not specified in this description, I should discuss them with my direct supervisor. I further understand that future performance evaluations are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description.