Sommelier

2 years

About us

Mother Wolf honors Romes mythological origin story of Remus, Romulus and the Lupa Capitolina. With Rome as the singular inspiration for Mother Wolf, Chef Evan Funkes rich and soulful cooking echoes themes of shepherds, popes, farmers and artisans with wafer-thin wood fired pizzas, hyper-seasonal antipasti and the exceptional pastas for which Funke is renowned. Many of the Roman classics are featured Carbonara, allAmatriciana, alla Gricia, al Burro, Arrabbiata and more.

Position Summary

The Sommelier is responsible for all wine sales on the floor while serving the guests in a friendly and efficient manner. Sommeliers are passionate about all beverages and service and thoroughly enjoy creating excellent experiences for our guests.

Daily Responsibilities

• Actively engaged in the salesmanship of wine and beverages.
• Greet guests in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Suggestively upsell the best wines for personal tastes and food choices.
• Take the order and accurately put it into POS.
• Marking tables with wine glasses.
• Marking food and drinks at the table when needed.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.
• Decanting of wines when necessary.
• Tasting and quality check of wines before presentation to the guest.
• Maintaining pour levels and clearing glasses.
• Provide efficient drink running service.
• Provide all related beverage services.
• Bi-Weekly Wine inventory.
• Weekly Wine ordering with Manager approval.
• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an extended period.
• May be required to lift trays of food or drinks up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to receive and carry multiple bottles of wine at a time, up to but not limited to a full case of wine.

Skills/Experience

• At least two (2) years previous high-end restaurant or hotel experience.
• Current food handler card.
• Level 2 Sommelier Certification or higher from an accredited program.
• Excellent listener and communicator.
• Ability to focus on guest interaction and multitask.
• Team player and able to anticipate others needs.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Strong Knowledge of Wine and Beverage Service

Salesmanship skills

Customer Service Orientation

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Time Management Skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Adaptability to Changing Situations

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to Follow Health and Safety Regulations

Strong Organizational Skills

Effective Communication Skills With Guests and Team Members

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Willingness to Learn and Improve Wine Knowledge

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