Sommelier - Marée (FT)

Marée•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Marée is a sister restaurant to Lielle, drawing inspiration from the Parisian “bistronomy” scene. This restaurant emphasizes wine and wine-friendly cooking, featuring a vibrant, seasonal California approach to traditional French cuisine. With a focus on lightness and non-scripted daily specials, Marée captures the best seasonal ingredients and serves them in their most natural form, without being tied to a specific concept. Under the guidance of the Chef Partner, General Manager and Beverage Director, take on key responsibilities to ensure exceptional guest service and support the wine program. This role will be instrumental in understanding policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs. Ensure that all guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service at all times. Ensure that all service standards are consistently met and presented according to the restaurant’s hospitality values. Achieve company objectives in sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment. Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or equivalent
Level II Court of Master Sommeliers
2+ years minimum in the hospitality and restaurants sector.
Communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of the restaurant’s trading area

Nice To Haves

bachelor’s degree in business administration preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Chef Partner and Beverage Director in tasting and curating wines for the program, to ensure the list reflects the restaurant’s vision.
Works closely with the wine director and management team to track performance, and contribute to strategic decisions around inventory and sales of wine program
Assist in educating front-of-house staff on wine knowledge, pairing recommendations, and service techniques to maintain a high standard of hospitality.
Directly address guest discrepancies and complaints for effective resolution.
Ensure compliance with all payment and cash handling policies.
Execute the Chef’s service sequence guidelines effectively.
Fill in where needed to ensure that the guest service standards are met and that the operations are run efficiently.
Actively foster teamwork and collaboration among the team, supporting a positive and cooperative work environment.
Facilitate smooth opening and closing of shifts.
Assist with running a smooth service and floating wherever and whenever needed.
Ensure smooth execution of wine service on the floor, including proper presentation, pouring standards, and guest engagement.
Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.