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Compensation: $25.00 to $35.00 per hour plus tips

Perks: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage plan, 10 vacation days per year with 2 additional personal days, 11 paid holidays and 7 sick paid time off per year.

Hotel Barrière is looking for a qualified Sommelier to manage all aspects of wine and beverage service. You will be responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service, as well as recommending food pairings for wine. As a Sommelier, you should possess extensive wine knowledge, excellent organizational skills and an eye for detail. The primary goal is to ensure that customers always receive high-quality wine service in an elegant and courteous manner.

Responsibilities:

Develop a detailed menu and wine list with prices based on the factors such as location, target audience, cuisine type, seasonality and month of the year.
Oversee the inventory of wines stored at the restaurant.
Identify profitable wines that will match with the menu.
Work with the managers to design special events for wine tastings and pairing dinners.
Work closely with suppliers to select wines which meet or exceed high-quality standards.
Serve customers by providing recommendations based on their preferences and price range.
Ensure that wines are stored at optimal temperature in order to maintain quality for longer.
Manage the relationship with suppliers in order to offer a variety of wines at competitive prices.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
The Sommelier will report directly to the Chef Sommelier and the Director of Food & Beverage.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all wine, saké, beer, spirits, specialty cocktails, teas and sodas and all non-alcoholic beverages.
Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas.
Assist in all other aspects of service as needed to support team members.

Qualifications:

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Willing to work a flexible schedule, late nights and holidays as necessary
Be able to relate to all levels of guests and management
Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar position, or proper certification
Have the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
Have excellent communication and organization skills
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for a long periods of time

Salary: $25 - $35 per hour + tips

*We value diversity and believe that it enhances our ability to serve our customers and create a vibrant and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workplace, and we strive to ensure individuals are given equal opportunities for employment and advancement based on their skills, qualifications, and abilities*.

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Be a part of the Barrière family as they embark on their journey to opening the first hotel in the United States.

With Paris and New York culture as our building blocks, we aim to foster an environment that places value on the individual experience and build a cohesive team balance that helps promote the lifestyle, experience, and vision of the company.

How we treat each other…how we treat our guests…and the experience we want to deliver all go into the core values of creating exemplary service.

Professionalism. Team Spirit. Enjoyment. Innovation. Tradition. Customer Appreciation.

Our core values help us create teamwork and solidarity, to help convey and share enjoyment from the innovation of services while still paying homage to the traditions that created this brand over 100 years ago.

If you’re one to enjoy bringing a smile to a customer’s face and making one feel at home, you are Barrière material! Come and help introduce New York to this infamous French staple and take Tribeca and the nation at storm.