Sommelier

About Wayan:

In early February 2019, Cedric Vongerichten (Perry Street) introduces Wayan, a French
Indonesian restaurant in Manhattan's Nolita neighborhood. Cedric and his wife, Ochi along
with Ezra William are partners in the new restaurant, offering approachable dishes that
highlight the vibrant flavors of Ochi's birthplace, Jakarta, with a modern French flair. Dishes
are meant to be shared and enjoyed along with refreshing cocktails that highlight Indonesian
ingredients as well as a global, accessible list of wines. Designed by Rockwell Group, the 80-
seat space is both transportive and intimate, featuring lush greenery, rustic teak paneling
and authentic carved wood pieces from Indonesia for a tropical-meets-downtown vibe.
Taking its name from the Balinese term for "first born,” Wayan opens for dinner first with all-
day service to come

Press:
New York Times (Critic's Pick) - "https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/dining/wayan-
restaurant-review.html"
Eater New York - https://ny.eater.com/2019/4/16/18311018/wayan-vongerichten-nyc-
restaurant-review

Job Description
 A minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Sommelier in an upscale, high-volume restaurant
 WSET certifications preferred or certifications from another accredited wine institution
preferred.
 Extensive knowledge of wine and wine service techniques
 Availability to work nights, weekends & holidays.
 Assist guests with wine, sake, and champagne selection.
 Partake in wine list curation.
 Beverage inventory once a month.
 Understanding of costing beverages.
 Educate and create lesson plans for FOH team.
 Ensure all wines, sake and champagnes are presented and served correctly and all pouring
techniques are adhered to as specified by company standards.
 Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests.
 Perform all other duties as instructed by management.
 Employee is to be personable and engaging with guests.
 Applicant must have superior communication skills.
 Positive attitude
 A “guest-first” mindset
 Strong attention to detail
 Sense of urgency
 Clean and organized working habits
 A commitment to learning and continuous improvement
 Ability to think quickly on your feet and multi-task with ease.  
 Ability to take direction and to communicate effectively.

Rate: $16-$18 tip
Hours: 3-4 days a week 5-7 hours each day
Points in tip pool 3.