What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fine Dining Floor Sommelier position at August?
A successful Sommelier has an in-depth knowledge of wines, as well as the ability to quickly recall and share complex information about different types of wines, wine pairings and tasting notes. At August, our Sommelier is expected to treat each guest as if they are being welcomed into your own home. It is to provide the best possible guest experience, be friendly and attentive, possess a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of all menus, and have excellent communication skills. It is essential to the job that you can adjust to the needs of each guest, be flexible, and willing to go the extra mile. The Sommelier's main responsibility is to promote wine sales through staff and customer education, and by:
- Ordering wines
- Maintaining the wine stock
- Creating a wine list and writing wine descriptions
- Suggesting food and wine pairings to servers and customers
- Recommending wines based on customer preferences
- Training waitstaff on wines
- Conducting wine tastings for staff and customers
Please provide all certifications and credentials
Benefits:
- Promotion from within
- Paid vacation
- Insurance Plan
- Daily staff meals
- Employee discount for dining
About August
August is a Contemporary Creole restaurant creating unique dishes with a focus on Louisiana ingredients and inspired by classical training. Located in a historic 19th century French-Creole building in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the main dining room caters to the most unique dining experience. The interior is rich with original architectural details, gleaming hardwood floors, soaring columns, mahogany paneling and antique mirrors.
Pay: $45000 - $55000 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
Job types: Full-time
Education: No education required
Work location: On-site
Salary : $45,000 - $55,000