Sommelier

3 years

Have you ever dreamed of joining a very successful, amazing international restaurant company where food is front and center? With 65 restaurants worldwide in locations such as San Francisco, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Lima, Paris, Dubai, Doha, Gaston Acurio knows how to run restaurants and create a culture where food and service is of utmost importance. Join our group of professionals and become an integral part of our team.

La Mar San Francisco has been in business since 2008. We have a great location, beautiful views, and are looking for someone who is curious, wants to grow, and learn about new cuisines. If you want to learn from the best, are a self starter, dynamic problem solver and like to be busy, we are the right place for you.

About us:
Acurio Restaurantes' mission is to serve the best authentic Peruvian food and promote Peruvian culture in a fun and comfortable environment. We strive to offer service that is genuine, attentive, and knowledgeable. We believe in treating our guests, staff, and suppliers with respect and dignity. By meeting these objectives, we will succeed in efficient and profitable operations.

We are looking for a Sommelier to join our team!

The Sommelier is responsible for creating memorable experiences for our guests through genuine hospitality.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the restaurant wine program, inclusive of ordering, receiving, inventory, organization and cost management

• Develop and execute wine and beverage training programs for all employees to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service

• Support the management team with ensuring a state-of-the-art service delivery

• Assist with daily operational duties, inclusive of reporting and opening/closing procedures

• Coordinate restaurant front of house actions, being responsible for a smooth and effective collaboration across staff and exceeding guests expectations

• Lead by example to promote a positive and professional team environment that fosters trust, integrity and superior performance standards

• Provide coaching, feedback, and guidance to service team members to ensure ongoing development, engagement and motivation

• Ensure all team members adhere to company policies and procedures

• Greet and welcome guests in a professional manner and positive attitude

• Manage eventual clients complaints exceeding their expectations

• Oversee and proactively deal with guest requests and complaints

• Maintain a clean work environment.

The Sommelier must have a very thorough knowledge of wine and product including but not limited to: production methods, history, origin, etc. The Sommelier must be able to operate effectively as part of a team, communicate clearly and ensure smooth service operations and quality service.

• 3+ years of experience in the hospitality industry in a sommelier role.

• Previous experience in fine dining preferred

• Proven knowledge of food and beverage pairings

• Solid understanding of pricing, budgets and cost management

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Spanish as a second language preferred.

• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Professional grooming and appearance

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, people-management skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which includes evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation: Salary ($60,000.00 - $70,000.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Strong Communication Skills

Ability to Manage and Resolve Conflicts

Attention to Detail

Customer Service Orientation

Ability to Train and Develop Others

Leadership Skills

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Sales Skills Related to Wine and Beverage

Ability to Maintain Cleanliness and Organization

Flexibility in scheduling

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