Sommelier

Gabriel Kreuther - a Relais & Chateaux property with two Michelin stars and three New York Times stars - is seeking a passionate and dedicated FOH Service professional to join our team. We are currently interviewing for an experienced Sommelier.

The Sommelier will be responsible for wine service on the floor, maintaining and growing an extensive Grand Award wine cellar, maximizing profit through up-selling all beverages, providing unique and thoughtful wine pairing experiences, contributing to our ongoing staff education program and keeping our team up to date of all changes to the wine list and the wine program.

The position requires a minimum of three years of similar professional experience in an upscale dining environment, a teamwork mindset, discipline, a strive for excellence and learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality and possess strong communication skills. 

• Must be flexible to assist in different areas of service, as business demands; i.e. taking orders, running food and beverages.
• Maximize wine sales both directly by selling wine to tables and indirectly through continuous staff education.
• Ensure positive guest service in all areas, taking any and all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into regulars.
• Work with the Wine Director to maintain the organization and accuracy of stock in house
• Build enthusiasm amongst staff members to taste, learn, discuss and feel confident about what we sell. Sharing this with guests in a fashion that highlights that product and our commitment to serving it.
• Maintain an up to date restocking of all wine changes by the glass.
• Assist with monthly inventory.
• Contribute and lead wine education at pre-shift.
• Ensure all wine bottles sold are properly rung up in the POS system.
• Keep all wine rooms organized and properly stocked upon delivery. 
• Possess food and beverage knowledge equivalent to that of a captain or bartender.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills a must
• Ability to work in a team environment with high volume production essential
• Strong Beverage Knowledge 
• Strong Service Knowledge 
• Professional Work Ethic 

Benefits:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Medical and dental insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits 

Gabriel Kreuther is an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace and believes that all employees are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity, and that the success of Gabriel Kreuther is primarily dependent in its employees. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, national origin, handicap, physical or mental disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law. This policy applies to all employment practices of Gabriel Kreuther including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring (or failure to hire), placement, promotions, transfers, training, compensation, fringe benefits, demotions, layoffs, and termination. 

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your resume.

We look forward to meeting you!