Sommelier

Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant overlooking Madison Square Park in New York City. Originally opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been led by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his hospitality group since 2011. Under his leadership, Eleven Madison Park has continually evolved in both cuisine and guest experience, earning accolades including four stars from The New York Times and three Michelin stars. The desire to reinvent and push the boundaries of fine dining remains at the heart of Eleven Madison Park. Our team approaches the work with respect for the craft expressed through the precision of our cooking, the elegance of our service, and the care we bring to every detail of the guest experience.

As a Sommelier you will gain a solid understanding of our style of service and our company's culture. This position lays the groundwork for all future opportunities for growth within our team.

**In order to gain the necessary hands-on experience in all areas of the dining room and become familiar with our companys culture and values, the introductory period for this role will require rotation through the various service positions before assuming the day-to-day sommelier responsibilities.**

Requirements for Success:

• Commitment to excellence
• Desire to learn
• Passion for food and hospitality
• Positive attitude
• Wholeheartedly enjoy "Making it Nice"

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation and Tip Structure
• Focused professionals pursuing a common goal
• Weekly education classes on various topics including, wine, spirits, restaurant culture
• Generous employee referral program
• Competitive benefits package, including, health insurance, 401K, paid time off
• Continual growth opportunities.

This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of our team and grow with us!

Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($17.00) plus tips

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

Required Skills

Can Lift Up to 50 Lbs

Strong Work Ethic

Teamwork

Service Procedures

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Wine Cellar Organization

Strong Communication Skills

Adaptability to Different Roles

Culinary Knowledge

Wine Service

Customer Service Orientation

Coffee Knowledge

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Work Ethic

Cocktail Making

Creativity

Knowledge of Wine and spirits

Cultural Awareness

Customer Service

Professionalism

Fine Dining Service

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Continuous Learning Mindset

High Volume Service

Effective Communication Skills

Food and Beverage Pairing

Willingness to Receive Feedback

Glassware Knowledge

Culinary Creativity

Inventory Management

Time Management Skills

Office Suite Software

Problem Solving Skills

Regional Wine Knowledge - France

Interpersonal Skills

Regional Wine Knowledge - Italy

Commitment to Personal and Professional Growth

Regional Wine Knowledge - Southern Hemisphere

Regional Wine Knowledge - Spain / Portugal

Regional Wine Knowledge - US

Spirits Knowledge

Team Development

Wine Knowledge

Wine Buying

Writing

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