About The Role:

The Sommelier is responsible for the management of the wine and beverage program. The Sommelier will partner with the Restaurant Director and General Manager and support operational activities to ensure high quality of service and maximizing profits.

What You Will Do

• Drive the guest experience in accordance with restaurant goals through prioritization of beverage sales, service, and pairing 

• Proactively seek opportunities for sales, in line with guests’ preferred experience

• Ensure food and beverage arrive to guests quickly and correctly

• Ensure that beverages are served at the right temperature and within the proper serving ware

• Respond to all guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas 

• Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, saké, beer, spirits, specialty cocktails, teas and sodas and all non-alcoholic beverages. 

• Assist Beverage Manager in ordering all bar products-liquor, beer, wine and consumables to par, as required 

• Assist in preparing for and performing weekly inventory of all beverage department products, as required 

• Assist in researching and conducting comprehensive beverage training for FOH staff, working in conjunction with Corporate Beverage Director 

• Assist in maintaining beverage encyclopedia

• Oversee maintenance/cleanliness of all decanters, wine stations and all storage areas pertaining to beverage 

• Perform opening and closing duties as needed

• Additional duties may be added as deemed necessary the Corporate Beverage Director, General Manager or Beverage Manager

• Following the posted opening and closing duties and side work sheet 

• Attend daily pre-meal/communication meeting

• Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards

About You:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Sommelier in an upscale, high volume restaurant

• WSET certifications preferred or certifications from another accredited wine institution preferred

• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine service techniques

• Ability to think quickly on your feet and multi-task with ease

• Have excellent communication and organization skills

• Be able to relate to all levels of guests and management. 

• Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner. 

• Strong attention to detail

• Be a self-motivator and motivator of others 

• A commitment to learning and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs;

• Ability to stand for prolong periods of time

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the store. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms, and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment

• Climbing steps regularly.

Compensation range: $18/ hr + tips  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Seaport Entertainment Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, SEG will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, SEG explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Seaport Entertainment Group.  

This job description is not meant to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of this job. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. Seaport Entertainment Group reserves the right to change or modify job duties as necessary based on business necessity.  

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