Sommelier

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Sommelier is responsible for the wine and beverage program development & management, greeting & welcoming guests, and coordinating & overseeing service with the F&B Team.

· Interview, hire and train new bar staff employees in collaboration with the F&B management team.

· Collaborate in creating weekly, and monthly promotions for the wine and bar program with F&B team.

· Splits Inventory for Liquor, Wine, and Beer with Floor Manager

· Splits the Ordering of Liquor, Wine, and Beer with Floor Manager

· Creates and Builds on the existing wine program.

· Ensures Bar is well stocked and cleaned regularly.

· Maintains drink recipe documentation.

· Appropriately delegates to FOH staff and manages the floor when necessary.

· Maintains all bar equipment and supplies (has keg lines flushed bi-yearly).

· Ensures empty kegs are picked up in a timely manner.

· Act as manager on duty and controls the floor when necessary.

Required Knowledge, and Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and sales skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Excellent personal hygiene
• Adherence to alcohol handing laws and regulations
• Interest in continuing education
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment· Must be a knowledgeable and accomplished mixologist.
• Must demonstrate excellent multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
• Possesses a strong leadership ability.
• Must possess strong knowledge of the food and beverage industry.
• Ability to maintain restraint in stressful situations and deescalates tense interactions.

Education and Experience:

· Sommelier certification

· Bachelors, or Associate degree in food and beverage and hospitality management preferred but not required.

· Minimum of 5 years in the hospitality industry with at least one year being in a managerial role.

Experience level:

• 2 years

Restaurant type:

• Casual or fine dining restaurant

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hayward, CA 94542: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person