Sommelier

We are a young restaurant that is expanding and opening a Wine Bar right next door to us!
We are excited about this new venture and hope you will join us in this excitement!
This is an excellent position for a Sommelier that would like to grow into a wine director position
Responsibilities: Actively participate in service, speak to guests in an inviting manner, have fun with the list. Collaborate with the team on the selections on the wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages used in the restaurant for the uses in pairings, by the glass, and those represented as bottle selections on the restaurant's wine list Maintain cellar, eurocave and the wine fridge organization and cleanliness. Support FOH team with maintaining an accurate wine list, storage locations, and POS system. Actively track and reduce loss through proper pour levels, minimizing waste and loss, alerting management of corked/faulted wines, and dating bottles when opened to ensure optimal window of drinking. Updating the wine list, pairings, educational materials in coordination with team. Recommending food and wine pairings for our guests based on their personal preferences  Continuously taste, research and remain active & relevant in the industry. Get to know the regulars, friends of the house and investors  Be the authority on all beverages sold ; i.e. wine pairings, by the glass, bottle selections, beer, and n/a beverages. Fill the gaps as they appear/be a team player. This could mean polishing glassware, running food, bussing tables, or anything else that would help a teammate during service. Perform restaurant opening and closing activities, organize and alert management of repair and maintenance issues pertaining to the cellar, eurocaves/wine fridges, beverage mise-en-place, etc. Qualities required: At least 2 years experience as a sommelier. Excellent food and beverage knowledge Strong understanding of POS and inventory systems. Leadership and integrity. Desire and ability to teach and foster growth. Problem solving, multi-tasking & delegation. Initiative & follow through. Excellent verbal & written communication. Keen attention to detail.