Sommelier Position at Cathédrale Restaurant (Tao Group)

Cathédrale Restaurant at The Moxy, NYC

The Tao Group is seeking a sommelier for Cathédrale Restaurant

Position Summary:
Actively takes wine and beverage orders, shares their expertise of the wine and beverage menus to assist guests in beverage pairings to enhance the dining experience.  Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite, courteous and hospitable manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Duties and Responsibilities: including but not limited to
• Maintains professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
• Maintains general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue
• Provides professional and exceptional service
• Accurately enters all orders into the POS system
• Follows supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food and beverage menus and the company
• Possesses excellent knowledge of venues wine list
• Well versed in both classic and creative wine and food pairings
• Assists in or leads staff education sessions
• Serves all alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state regulations and alcohol awareness training standards
• Complies with Department of Health standards
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
• Accurately completes all end-of-shift Wine Sales reports
• Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, managers and chefs

Properly sets-up floor and side stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
• Ensures the dining room is set for proper wine service
• Ice buckets are prepared and maintained throughout service
• Side stations have sufficient stemware, decanters, etc.
• Wine storage rooms are well maintained and organized
• Reports all breakage, damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
• Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
• Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
• Learns by listening, observing other team members and sharing knowledge while leading by example
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners and supporting hotel environments
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members

Training Requirements:
• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue dining room sommelier training, Alcohol Awareness Certificate, Food Handling Certificate

Minimum Education and Qualifications:
• Previous hospitality experience
• Knowledge of proper wine service techniques, proper serving temperatures, glassware selection and decanting
• Fundamental knowledge of the wine regions of the World
• Wine certification from accredited wine institution preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Must be able to stand, lift and bend for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend and lift to 50 lbs.
• Role may include job duties or tasks requiring repetitive motion
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Must be able to work and remain focused in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule inclusive of varying shifts such as days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Classification: Hourly
Directly Reports to: Assistant General Manager, Beverage Manager and Managers
Licenses | Certifications: Food Handling, Alcohol Awareness, Gaming Registration (where required)
Supervises: N/A

To enquire about this position please email:
Michelle Alden
Director of Food & Beverage | Moxy East Village