Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program
Paid vacation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
401(k)
Job Description
RPM Italian is a distinguished restaurant established by Bill and Giuliana Rancic alongside RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman. The restaurant prides itself on offering modern Italian cuisine in an elegant yet urban atmosphere. The menu effortlessly blends sophistication and approachability, featuring dishes ranging from freshly prepared in-house pastas, like the signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro, to the vibrant and textured flavors of whole wood-grilled Branzino. RPM Italian focuses on well-crafted, versatile interpretations of Italian classics, ensuring a unique and enjoyable dining experience for its guests. As part of the broader Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, RPM Italian benefits from being associated... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess a current Sommelier certification
- Experience in selling and serving wine in a restaurant setting
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Must be able to work in a busy, high noise environment
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Willingness to attend regular wine seminars
- Completion of alcohol awareness training
Job Qualifications
- Current Sommelier certification
- Experience in wine selling and service
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Strong multitasking skills in a high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of wine inventory management
- Experience training and educating staff
- Ability to conduct wine tastings
- Familiarity with point of sale (POS) systems
- Proven guest service skills
- Ability to follow safety and sanitation protocols
Job Duties
- Order and sell wine for the restaurant
- Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
- Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
- Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
- Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
- Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
- Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
- Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipates guests' needs
- Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile
- Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
- Develop the wine menu for the restaurant
- Coordinate all ordering of wine for the restaurant
- Maintain professional relationships with purveyors, and must not accept gifts or cash in return for wine or liquor orders
- Account for and maintain the security of all wine inventories
- Provide wine education and training for new and existing employees, and update training materials
- Conduct wine tastings
- Assist Maître d' and/or host with greeting and seating guests if needed
- Organize, maintain and restock wines in proper cabinets, coolers or storage areas
- Attend wine seminars on a regular basis
- Act as a lead for the Wine Runner position
- Follow proper wine service procedures
- Assist serving staff with selling, opening and serving wine
- Accurately record and account for all items ordered, process payments, and balance all sales/receipts in compliance with restaurant policies and procedures
- Understand and respond knowledgeably to questions about the restaurant and menu
- Use sales techniques to present and encourage current promotions to guests
- Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
- Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including the POS system
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
- Successfully complete alcohol awareness training
- Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Get along well with others and be a team player
- Other duties will be assigned as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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