Sommelier

Major Food is hiring passionate and experienced Sommeliers with strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of service and professionalism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist guests with wine, sake and champagne selection, consider their taste and budget when guiding them through the menu


• Anticipate guest needs. Provide information to guests regarding our venues, menus and pricing


• Explain how our wines, sake or champagne menu compliments the items on our food and dessert menu


• Ensure all wines, sake and champagnes are presented and served correctly and all pouring techniques are adhered to as specified by company standards


• Inform and explain alternative wine, sake or champagne selections to guests should their choice be unavailable


• Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests


• Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials


• Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards


• Perform all other duties as instructed by management

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Sommelier in an upscale, high volume restaurant


• WSET certifications preferred or certifications from another accredited wine institution preferred


• Extensive knowledge of wine and wine service techniques


• Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays


• Positive attitude


• A “guest-first” mindset


• A passion for providing exemplary guest service


• Strong attention to detail


• Sense of urgency


• Clean and organized working habits


• A commitment to learning and continuous improvement


• Ability to think quickly on your feet and multi-task with ease  


• Ability to take direction and to communicate effectively