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ilili Restaurants

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United States , New York

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Gastronomy

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

14.00 USD / Hour
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Job Description:

As a Sommelier at ilili, you are an ambassador of Lebanese hospitality who provides timely, accurate and friendly service while preparing and serving the highest quality beverages for our guests. You are also responsible for the product and place necessary to facilitate this as well as providing leadership by example to other members of the beverage and Front of House service teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Maintaining and upholding our company's vision and values
  • Maintaining a safe, sanitary, organized, and respectful work environment
  • Following all company guidelines
  • Preparing and serving wine and other beverages according to company specifications and adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines for serving alcoholic beverages
  • Maintaining bottles, glasses, tools, and garnishes in a clean, attractive, and functional manner
  • Taking drink and food orders accurately and immediately entering them into the point-of-sale system
  • Greeting guests promptly and anticipating their needs
  • Assisting in clearing, cleaning, and resetting the bar and lounge
  • Presenting drink and food menus, making recommendations, and answering questions regarding food, beverages, and ilili
  • Maintaining cleanliness in all areas of beverage storage and service
  • Generating wine bottle sales by maintaining an active presence on the floor during service and engaging with guests
  • Staging private event wines in advance of parties
  • Communicating lows and 86s of wines, glassware, and other needs to both the Manager on Duty and Beverage Director
  • Cultivating regular patrons by learning their names, drink preferences, and developing a rapport
  • Accepting guest payment, processing credit card charges and make correct change
  • Washing, sterilizing, and polishing glassware
  • Taking part in both pre-service and closing duties, including actively participating in, and at times, leading beverage updates and education at line-up/pre-shift
  • Being available to fill in as needed to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the restaurant
  • Participating in and leading service/beverage/other educational sessions for our staff and peers
  • Advising the Beverage Director on service, beverage, and staffing needs
  • Consulting on regular educational programming with the Beverage Director
  • Providing new and ongoing coaching and training for both new and existing teammates
  • Reinforcing communications from the Beverage Director and upholding those directives
  • Upholding the restaurant’s standards for beverage service at every touchpoint
  • Maintaining ongoing self-education of beverage brands/releases, as well as sharing these learnings with members of the beverage team

Requirements:

  • Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
  • Must practice humility and demonstrate respect for one’s self, work environment, tools, techniques, and co-workers, management, and guests
  • Must be aware of industry trends in the restaurant and bar industry
  • Must be a team-player and work well with others
  • Strong time management and organization skills
  • Must be a proactive communicator and fluent in English
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must have flexibility in availability
  • Have working knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits and classic cocktail recipes
  • Possess basic math and technological skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Proven track record of dependability and a passion for delivering hospitality in a high-volume environment
  • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds
  • Demonstrating a passion for details and a willingness to learn and be coached
  • A positive attitude along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Nice to have:

  • A minimum of two (2) years of sommelier experience in a high volume, upscale New York City restaurant
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher in a related discipline
  • A longstanding and ongoing passion for self-study of food, beverage, service, hospitality and drawing on this to best serve our guests
  • A polyglot, particularly with the languages of Spanish, Bengali, Creole, and/or Arabic
What we offer:
  • Competitive base hourly rate, plus inclusion in the tip pool when performing guest-facing work during service
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Commuter benefits
  • Dining benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Job training and continuous professional development

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Expiration:
January 29, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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