Sommelier

Acclaimed industry veterans Chef Melissa Rodriguez, Jeff Katz and Tao Group Hospitality join forces to introduce a new restaurant in West Chelsea. Opening November 2024! Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match Life and Disability Insurance Plans Ancillary Insurance Plans Mental Health Support and Services Fertility and Family Forming Support and Resources Pet Insurance Employee Discounts TAO Savings Marketplace Time off and much more! Actively takes wine and beverage orders and shares their expertise in the wine and beverage menus to assist guests in beverage pairings to enhance the dining experience. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:  Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests  Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue  Provides professional and exceptional service  Accurately enter all orders into the POS system  Follow supervisor's instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player  Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company  Possesses excellent knowledge of venues wine list  Well versed in both classic and creative wine and food pairings  Assists in or leads staff education sessions  Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards  Complies with Department of Health standards  Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members  Accurately completes all end-of-shift Wine Sales reports  Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers, and chefs  Properly sets-up floor and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including: o Ensures the dining room is set for proper wine service o Ice buckets are prepared and maintained throughout service o Side stations have sufficient stemware, decanters, etc. o Wine storage rooms are well-maintained and organized o Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management  Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings  Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings  Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example  Portrays a positive and professional attitude  Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments  Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members  Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:  Tao Group Hospitality in-venue sommelier training EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:  Previous hospitality experience.  Knowledge of proper wine service techniques, proper serving temperatures, glassware selection, and decanting.  Fundamental knowledge of the wine regions of the World  Wine certification from an accredited wine institution preferred  21+ years of age SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions  Ability to write and verbally communicate  Must have good positive energy throughout the day  Must be able to print legibly for team members, management, and guests to read  Must be able to bend, kneel, and/or stand for extended periods of time  Must be able to move quickly  Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.  Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume  Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials  May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required  Exposure to cleaning materials  May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required  Office, Casino, Nightclub, Dayclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment  Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards  Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner  Ability to maintain confidentiality  Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Created: 2024-11-07