Description de l'offre
We are hiring Sommeliers for Maxime’s!
Maxime’s is NYC’s newest private member’s club from entrepreneur Robin Birley; owner of prestigious private member’s clubs 5 Hertford Street and Oswald’s in London. Opening in early 2025, Maxime’s mission is to provide exceptional and discreet service for our members through unparalleled hospitality. Our members will feel as though they are in a private home, enjoying outstanding food and wine surrounded by stunning decor.
Sommeliers are responsible for the hands-on operations throughout the club’s various spaces. They work as part of a team of Sommeliers and other beverage professionals, collaborating closely with the Wine Director, Beverage Managers, and Head Sommelier as well as other beverage team and service team members to ensure a high standard of service.
Sommeliers are additionally responsible for providing an exceptional level of service that exceeds guest expectations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Service & Hospitality
- Collaborate with fellow Sommeliers and beverage team members and the management team to maintain standards of excellence.
- Promote a team culture and passion for hospitality, food and beverage.
- Assist in the training and oversight of Sommeliers and other service staff to ensure they meet service expectations.
- Enhance the private club experience by delivering an exceptional guest experience that balances charm, warmth, hospitality, and sophistication - fine-tuned to the individual member/guest.
- Execute classic wine service, providing an excellent beverage experience for members and their guests.
Operations
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of club areas and wine cellars, as appropriate for the spaces and times of day.
- Ensure all wine service equipment is in good working order and report any maintenance needs.
- Collaborate with other Sommeliers, and the Wine Director to manage product levels, including daily restocking of wine.
- Participate in pre-shift meetings to discuss new menu items and daily operations.
- Work closely with the Wine Director, Beverage Managers, and Sommeliers to execute events and special services.
- Assist in inventory control and maintain accurate records of stock usage.
Leadership
- Promotes an exceptional team spirit, building good morale and trust among the team through hands-on leadership.
- Develop and maintain an elevated understanding of the beverage products served at the club, such that you can communicate that knowledge to the members, and team members.
- Responsible for elevating performance of service team members by providing continuous coaching and maintaining the technical standards of serving wine.
- Maintains a strong understanding of company background, core values and philosophy.
Profil recherché
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)
- Proven experience working in a fine dining restaurant, hotel, or similar environment.
- Previous Sommelier experience required in an elevated wine program, preferably in New York City.
- Current NYC Food Protection Certificate (or ability to attain certification upon hire).
- Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment.
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Candidates can expect:
- Professional work collaboration with experts in the food and hospitality field
- Opportunity to work with a exceptional products and in unique environments
- To be part of a growing team and regularly engage together in cross- company dialogue and exchange
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Generous paid time off programs (vacation and personal days).
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- Work life and wellness benefit platform.
- Discount program offering Retail, Restaurants & Activities discounts.
- Freshly prepared Staff Meal whilst on duty.
- Uniform and dry cleaning provided.
- $1000 refer a friend bonus
- Sundays off & more!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to be flexible with job demands and open-minded when being asked to complete tasks.
- Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant.
- Ability to operate with grace under pressure.
- Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
- Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day.
Maxime’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.
Description de l'entreprise
Bienvenue chez Maxime’s, la toute dernière création de l’entrepreneur et propriétaire de clubs renommé Robin Birley, le visionnaire derrière les prestigieux clubs privés londoniens 5 Hertford Street et Oswald’s.
Rejoignez l’équipe de Maxime’s, où l’élégance intemporelle rencontre l’énergie vibrante de New York.
Prévu pour ouvrir début 2025 sur Madison Avenue, New York, Maxime’s perpétuera la tradition d’excellence de la famille Birley, offrant à ses membres et à leurs invités des expériences inégalées dans un cadre alliant confort, discrétion et sophistication.
L’Expérience Maxime’s :
Maxime’s incarne l’esprit d’une maison privée, où chaque membre est accueilli avec professionnalisme, chaleur et attention. De son offre culinaire raffinée à une sélection de vins exceptionnelle, chaque détail est pensé pour célébrer une hospitalité d’exception.
Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?
- Faites partie d’une ouverture exclusive, alliant l’héritage des plus grands clubs londoniens à l’énergie unique de New York.
- Travaillez au sein d’une équipe qui valorise l’humilité, la personnalité et la passion pour la création d’expériences inoubliables.
- Qualité de vie : des horaires réguliers pour un excellent équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle.
- Avantages complets : repas offerts pendant le service, assurance médicale, dentaire et optique, assurance vie, bien-être, réductions en boutique et activités, ainsi qu’un plan d’épargne retraite.
- Évoluez dans un environnement qui célèbre l’élégance, le souci du détail et les standards de service les plus exigeants.
Votre rôle chez Maxime’s :
Que vous créiez des moments inoubliables dans nos salles à manger, sublimiez notre offre gastronomique et œnologique ou assuriez le bon fonctionnement des opérations en coulisses, votre contribution sera essentielle à notre mission d’excellence.
Entrez dans l’univers de Maxime’s et rejoignez une équipe dédiée à redéfinir l’hospitalité au cœur de Manhattan. Faites partie d’une aventure véritablement exceptionnelle dès le premier jour.
