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Sommelier

LDV Hospitality Group
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

The mission of LDV Hospitality is to bring la dolce vita, 'the good life' to all of our guests by providing authentic and charming hospitality experiences through our collection of extraordinary people and hospitality concepts.

The Sommelier is responsible for recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine service, and collaborating with wine-makers to renew our selections and achieve better pricing.

Essential Duties :

  • Recommend appropriate wine pairing for all meal service and bar service as requested
  • Train staff, as needed, in any new offerings of wine for service
  • Keep wine cellars / storage clean and free from debris
  • Ensure wines are stored and served at the right temperature
  • Return any and all wine bottles that arrive damaged or spoiled
  • Serve wine according to the standards set forth by LDV Hospitality
  • Use of various stemware and glassware aligned to correct drink as per LDV hospitality standards
  • Assist General Manager in creating and updating wine list in coordination with chefs and Food and Beverage Manager
  • Provide engaged, friendly and attentive customer service to all guests inclusive of eye contact, respectable conversation and smiling
  • Practice highest regards for safety within all areas and with all materials
  • Follow and adhere to all standards set for by the Department of Health (DOH) and appropriate Federal / State Liquor Control Boards
  • Performs other related activities as assigned by General Manager

Skills & Qualification :

  • Sommelier training or minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Sommelier in fine dining restaurants is required
  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Hospitality Administration is preferred, but not required
  • NYC Food Handlers Certification
  • Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards
  • Polished personal presentation; grooming meets LDV Hospitality standards, as outlined by Employee Handbook
  • Ability to utilize computer programs such as Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), POS and any additional systems
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system
  • Must have considerable skill in math and algebraic equations using percentages
  • Ensure that all staff are compliant with LDV Hospitality policies and procedures, as well as city, state and federal laws
  • Organize and / or attend mandatory meetings (i.e. wine tasting day, "wine of the month" events, etc.)
  • Maintains knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies

    • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

    About LDV

    LDV is a boutique hospitality group that creates authentic and unique restaurant and cocktail bar experiences inspired by La Dolce Vita, "The Good Life." The group was founded by John Meadow in 2008, with critically acclaimed flagship Scarpetta restaurant, followed by signature brands American Cut and Dolce Italian. With its home based in New York City, LDV spans across nine cities throughout the country, including The Hamptons, Miami and Las Vegas. In addition to its signature brands, LDV develops tailor-made concepts for its hotel partners, working with iconic hotel partners such as The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, The Fontainebleau of Miami, Gurney's Resorts and The James New York - NoMad. In summer 2019, LDV will open its first international restaurant and cocktail lounge in partnership with Bvlgari Hotel London.

    www.ldvhospitality.com | @ldvlife | #LDVLife

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