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About the Role

Major Food Group is seeking a Sommelier for Dirty French, an energetic bistro located in the Ludlow Hotel on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Dirty French offers classic French cuisine with modern techniques and bold flavors, holding a two-star rating from the New York Times.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with wine, sake, and champagne selection, considering their taste and budget.
• Anticipate guest needs and provide information about venues, menus, and pricing.
• Explain how wine, sake, or champagne selections complement food and dessert menu items.
• Ensure wines, sake, and champagnes are presented and served correctly according to company standards.
• Inform guests of alternative selections if their choice is unavailable.
• Provide engaged, friendly, and attentive customer service.
• Practice the highest regard for safety in all areas and with all materials.
• Follow and adhere to all standards set by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal/State Liquor Control Boards.
• Perform other duties as instructed by management.

Requirements

• 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, and holidays.
• Positive attitude.
• A “guest-first” mindset.
• A passion for providing exemplary guest service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 30 lbs.
• 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 communicate effectively.

Location

• Manhattan, New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Education Level

• WSET certifications preferred or certifications from another accredited wine institution preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• TransitChek Discount

About the Company

• Dirty French is an energetic bistro created by the acclaimed hospitality brand Major Food Group and its co-founders Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone, and Rich Torrisi.
• The restaurant takes its culinary cues from the timeless dishes of the classic French tradition and enlivens them by utilizing modern techniques and bold, thrilling flavors.
• Among many accolades, Dirty French holds a glowing two stars from the New York Times.

Equal Opportunity

• Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
• Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.