We are in search of a resourceful Sommelier to join our awesome team at Del Mar in Washington DC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Sommelier is an unparalleled opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in leadership, critical thinking and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Sommelier at Del Mar today!
Del Mar is hiring a Sommelier! Del Mar is Fabio Trabocchi's celebration of Spanish seafood cuisine on the waterfront of the Wharf. The restaurant was entirely designed in Spain and assembled by a team of Spanish artisans to celebrate Spanish craftmanship and lifestyle. The menu offers a range of traditional and seasonal Tapas, Catalan-Style Charcoal Grilled Entrees, as well as the must-have Signature Paella. We are seeking experienced and confident people who understands the standards of world class service and hospitality, so if you'd like to be a part of a growing restaurant group and work with some of the city's best hospitality and culinary professionals, we would love to meet you! Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Focuses on the highest-level of wine service standards. Balances floor presence with cellar work - without negatively affecting the restaurant business. Maintains a presence on the floor for the entirety of scheduled services. Is the primary driver of wine sales by touching all tables, assisting with all sales including by the glass and private dining service. Updates and maintains printed wine lists. Makes changes to price and/or inventory on a daily basis. Attends pre-shift briefings and takes notes of relevant information pertaining to guests, foods and beverages, and restaurant operations. Maintains a current wine list, and ensures cellar spaces are organized at all times. Maintains and organizes a clean and secure cellar at all times. Maintains awareness of all wines being served on the floor for the duration of a shift. Conducts monthly inventory; utilizing the BinWise software for daily functions. Conducts all required Opening, Side-Work, Hand-Over and Closing Duties as outlined Task-Lists. Conducts tastings for potential wine purchases. (Only permitted when Corporate Wine Director is in unison and on-site.) Conducts all required Opening, Side-Work, Hand-Over and Closing Duties as outlined by Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants and management. Performs additional tasks at the direction of management. Benefits: Be a part of an award winning restaurant group which continues to grow Competitive Pay Company sponsored health care plan and optional vision/dental coverage after 60 days of full time Excellent training & development opportunities Employee Meals Referral Bonuses Qualifications: Must have at least 4 years' experience with classic wine service, wine knowledge and wine pairing with food. Minimum three years wine service and leadership roles Level II certification preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to communicate in and understand English. Must be friendly, outgoing and possess good communication skills. Must possess a working knowledge of fine dining restaurant service. Benefits of working as a Sommelier in Washington DC:
? Excellent benefits
? Rapid Progression
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
