Job description

Sommelier - LAVO Italian Restaurant - San Diego

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

• Maintain professional appearance standards as directed in the Tao Group Hospitality Employee Handbook.
• Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests.
• Maintain general cleanliness of assigned stations and the entire venue.
• Provides professional and exceptional service.
• Accurately enter all orders into the POS system.
• Follow 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 andmaintained throughout service
• Side stations have sufficient stemware, decanturs, 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.
• Learn 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.

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets across five continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Cathédrale, Ling Ling, Wet Republic, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE), a leader in live experiences.

US Candidates Only

Tao Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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