Eleven Madison Park is a plant-based fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been headed by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his company Make it Nice Hospitality since 2011. Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under his leadership both in food and in experience, earning several accolades including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin Guide.  

In 2021, Eleven Madison Park reopened its doors post-pandemic as a completely plant-based restaurant. The desire to reinvent and push the boundaries of fine dining has always been at the heart of Eleven Madison Park, and the team is committed to showcasing our respect for the craft through the precision of our cooking, the elegance of our service, and the passion for our work.  

  Reports to : General Manager & Wine Director  

  Direct Reports :  

• Sommeliers

 
Duties and Responsibilities 

  Wine Program

• Mentoring the Sommelier team
• Assist the Wine Director in training the Sommeliers and dining room staff
• Help developing the Wine program at large, as well as the seasonal wine pairings
• Coach the Sommeliers and dining room team to maintain the restaurant standards
• Assist in monthly inventory tasks

    Service  

• Develop relationships with guests
• Oversee Dining Room, Bar and Private Dining Operations
• Actively participate in service
• Discipline, train, and assist with wine service

    Hiring  

• Assist in interviewing and hiring potential dining room candidates when needed
• Actively seek out new members for our dining room team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and develops
• Act as a supervisor and mentor of service and extern teams and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorship

Qualification Standards

• 2+ years Michelin-star restaurant experience required
• 2+ years management experience required
• Strong knowledge of worldwide wine regions, grape varieties, style, producers, and vintages
• Strong beverage knowledge in major spirits, cocktails, and hot beverages
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

The job description above does not list each and every job responsibility of an Assistant Wine Director. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.