Sommelier

2 years

La Compagnie Centre Street formerly known as Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in NYC is hiring a full-time sommelier to join the team!

This is a perfect role to step out of the high-intensity fine dining realm without stepping down in terms of quality of wines & food you'll be selling & tasting. You'll be joining a team of professional, hard-working folks who value a work-life integration & a fun work environment built around hospitality, high standards, & creativity.

Full-time is 4 nights/wk. Must have ability to work weekends.

Strong wine knowledge and fine dining experience preferred but not mandatory.

Please send a resume & cover letter explaining why you'd be a perfect fit for our team to Mehvish at [email protected] . **In the subject of the email, please write your favorite Beaujolais producer! **

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Own all of the service of wine and food in your respective section, from order taking to clearing.
• If you have some free moments, or if you see someone is in need of help, ask your colleagues how you can best jump in and offer assistance. We are a team and we need to help out as such.
• If you are busy and in need of help, ask for help
• Maintain expert knowledge of by-the-glass wine list
• Maintain very good working knowledge of entire wine list
• Assist Wine Director(s) in maintaining orderliness of the wine cellar, wine lists, and wine program in general. Must be able to lift 40 lbs and go up and down stairs.
• Assist Maitre d at the door, when need be, in welcoming guests and updating Resy accurately
• Basic accounting needs for tallying & reporting tips
• Assist with light side work when guests needs are tended to

For interested parties there is opportunity to lead educational "Wine Boot Camps" and earn extra income while teaching wine!

*La Compagnie Centre St is an equal-opportunity employer.*

Compensation: Hourly ($11.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $1,200

Benefits & Perks: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts

Wine Knowledge

Strong Wine Knowledge

Customer Service

Team Player

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Maintaining Wine Cellar

Adaptability

Physical Strength to Lift 40 Lbs and Go up and Down Stairs

Multitasking

Leadership

Teaching Skills

Restaurant Service

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

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