Sommelier

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:

Wine Director

The Place:

Nestled in the heart of SoHo at The Mercer, Sartiano’s combines Italian heritage and fare with a modern fine dining experience. Sartiano’s was created by prominent lifestyle architect, Scott Sartiano, with culinary direction from three-time James Beard award winner Chef Alfred Portale.

The Role:

The Sommelier is responsible for assisting guests in the wine and beverage experience and also is supporting a cohesive dining experience by working with and alongside the Captains, Bartenders, and Management. This position actively embodies, inspires, & elevates hospitality. We are seeking individuals who have great communication skills, strong work ethic, passion for hospitality, commitment to excellence, who understand the importance of teamwork. They will assist the Wine Director in training staff on wine knowledge and service standards to deliver an exceptional fine dining experience that enhances guest satisfaction and beverage sales.

Responsibilities:

• Drive beverage revenue by assisting guests with selections, suggesting pairings, and delivering elevated tableside wine service

• Assist the Wine Director with daily inventory counts, organizing deliveries, restocking floor cellars, and proper bottle storage conditions

• Partner closely with Captains, the bar team, and management to ensure seamless service, maintain accurate inventory, and lead pre-shift beverage education

• Assist with changing menu pages in wine lists, other duties as assigned by management team

Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years working in upscale or fine dining restaurant environments

• Expert knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, with a focus on Italian wines

• Expert knowledge of professional wine service, including presenting, opening, decanting, and serving wines according to fine dining standards

• Warm customer service, deep attention to detail, and strong communication

• Must be able to stand and walk for long shifts and lift wine cases up to 50 pounds

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401K with Employer match

• Sick Days

• Commuter Benefits

• Daily family meal provided

Bond Hospitality and Mercer 1, LLC (DBA: Sartiano’s) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.