Junior Sommelier

Junior Sommelier The ideal candidate will have a captain background and experience at a fine dining establishment or similar. Awards, Distinctions, or Diplomas from relevant institutions are a huge plus but not necessary.   Duties and Functions: Provides exceptional service to every customer. Positive attitude, very enthusiastic about wine, wine pairings, and food. Excellent Sales Skills. Recommends wines to patrons based on price, personal taste, and food selection. Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature. Demonstrates a friendly personality, good knowledge of wine and spirits, and excellent interpersonal skills. Possesses a good understanding of region wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes. Will have full knowledge of Frevo wine and menu items to make effective sales that enhance the business and guest experience. Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary. Adheres to high standards of cleanliness and organization. Maintains all service tools, including decanters, wine keys, and more. Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when required. Must be able to lift heavy boxes (at least 50 lbs). Ability to walk, stand, and bend for extended periods over multiple floors. Occasional kneeling, bending, crouching, and climbing are required. Must be of legal age according to NY State regulations to serve alcohol (18 years). Fluent in English. Food safety knowledge, Food Safety certificate are a plus. Assist the head sommelier with the Monthly Beverage Inventory. Ability to step into other restaurant areas, including but not limited to answering the phone, replying to email reservations, creating procedures, and assisting the General Manager and the Executive Chef. Reports to the General Manager. Advantages Fixed schedule restaurant with dinner-only service. Closed Sunday and Monday. A small, diverse, and ambitious team striving for excellence and a positive working atmosphere with work/life balance. Possibility to work and learn with our Head Sommelier, Quentin Vauleon, Best Young Sommelier in France 2017. Possibility to work with a diverse wine list and diverse clientele to expand your wine knowledge.    

Created: 2025-01-11