Sommelier

POSITION DETAILS:

Major Food Group seeks Sommeliers!

MFG is hiring passionate and experiencedSommelierswith 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 24 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 guestfirst mindset
• A passion for providing exemplary guest service
• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Clean and organized working habits
• A commitment to learningand continuous improvement
• Ability to think quickly on your feet and multitask with ease
• Ability to take direction and to communicate effectively