Assistant Sommelier - Los Angeles, United States - BALTAIRE

Description

Job Description

Our Mission

To build relationships within our community by serving them with passion in a hospitable environment while providing food that is honest, consistent and fresh.

What Makes Us Unique

You would be joining a team of true restaurant hospitality professionals who are driven by quality, consistency and integrity with everything we do. We provide a positive, professional environment and constantly drive towards excellence. We value each individual team member and take a personalized approach to their growth. These same philosophies are carried through with our guests, vendors and everyone who we interact with. Alliance Hospitality Group is a growing company and we are looking for team members to grow with us.

Our Concept

A high-end steak and seafood eatery that will provide Angelinos with an enticing combination of succulent steaks, delectable seafood dishes and cultivated mixology with sophisticated old-school service in a modern, fine dining setting. Our concept will also serve as a sought after lunch destination, with a day menu offering an array off salads and lighter entrees at a lower price point.

Atmosphere

Our steakhouse will provide guests with a unique and invigorating ambiance. The rare-to-find terrace offers an airy, charming area with a retractable awning for a brunch or lunch encounter, as well as a classic, candle-lit atmosphere in the evenings. The interior's daylight hours will serve as an amiable dining space soaked with sunrays as they shine through an enormous skylight, creating a stunning environment for business and casual lunches.

With music pouring from a grand piano and a warm glow exuding from the indoor fireplace, these elements will allow guests to enjoy the best quality steaks in Los Angeles in a restaurant steeped in elegance and sophistication.

Both the interior and exterior of the restaurant serve as the perfect setting for corporate meetings, private parties, award banquets, or VIP restaurant functions. The private dining area has been designed to encompass a wide range of appeal, including serving as an elegant event space for any type of occasion.

What We Expect:

As the Assistant Sommelier, you will be responsible for the wine program during service hours. You will use your extensive knowledge of wine to guide and educate our guests on wine selections, pairings, and overall wine service. Your expertise in wine and exceptional service skills will elevate our guests' dining experience and contribute to the success of our establishment. Leads all restaurant employees to exceed the expectation of the company and guests. Ensures the consistent planning, production, preparation and prompt delivery to great tasting food and beverage prepared and presented to the Baltaire Service Standards. Off the restaurant floor, your meticulous attention to detail will aid in keeping our wine cellar and other storage locations clean, tidy and organized. Your role will support our service team through education and training sessions, empowering and encouraging others around you to take an active role in the beverage program. You will assist with restaurant operations in running shifts and supporting all leaders.

• Ensure a thorough knowledge of the wine list, both by the glass and by the bottle.
• Assist guests and colleagues with wine selections while in service.
• Ensure correct and professional wine service standards are maintained throughout service.
• Support the service team to ensure guest needs/requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper inventory stocking of wines in various storage areas around the facility.
• Ensure 86'd items are recorded to achieve accuracy within printed menus.
• Provide exceptional customer service throughout the restaurant.
• Assist in training and mentoring staff in wine knowledge and service techniques.
• Coordinate with service captains to ensure that private event wine service is flawless.
• Ensure that the proper equipment is cleaned, stocked and ready for use for wine service, this includes, but is not limited to, glassware, decanters, wine keys, coravin supplies, wine lists and bottle liners.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, carry and organize cases of wine up to 40 lbs.
• Walk with graceful efficiency through the dining room to assist with service demands.
• Present and pour bottles of wine with proper wine service.
• Ability to work on your feet for the majority of your shifts.
• Must be available to work irregular hours, shifts, weekends, special events and holidays.

Experience & Education:

• Minimum of 3 years in a service-oriented position within a fine dining restaurant.
• Must have at least 2 years supervisory experience.
• 5+ years of guest related experience in the food & beverage service and/or retail industry; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Extensive knowledge of wine regions, varietals, production methods and wine service etiquette.
• Excellent sensory skills for wine tasting, including the ability to identify flavors, aromas, and characteristics of different wines.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to provide personalized recommendations to guests.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a particular attention to detail.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Certification through a recognized wine program such as the Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET strongly preferred.
• Must have experience and knowledge or ABC laws for legal sale of alcohol.
• Displays a pleasant disposition.
• Maintains a high level of integrity.
• Ability to anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Ability adapt to different situations in a rapidly changing environment.
• Reliable
• Ability to perform all the duties of this job successfully.
• Thoughtful and thorough communication with all team member, guest and management via written and verbal communication
• Ability to de-escalate stressful situations.
• Ability to identify areas of opportunity and be solution focused.

We Offer:

• $70,000-$75,000 + 1% commission on wine sales (including wine bottles and wines by the glass) for all shifts that you are scheduled for and complete. Commission is paid on a Period End basis (which is the first payroll following the end of the period inventory count.
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Free meal per shift
• Growth & Development opportunities

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements listed below are examples of those the Restaurant Manager may need to perform in order to carry out essential job functions:

• Persons performing service in this position will exert 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
• This type of work involves a combination of sitting, walking, and standing for periods of time.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of this job.