Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Job Description
RPM Italian is a renowned restaurant established by Bill and Giuliana Rancic, alongside partners RJ, Jerrod, and Molly Melman. It offers modern Italian cuisine in an elegant yet urban atmosphere, combining sophistication with a friendly and approachable dining experience. The restaurant prides itself on a versatile menu featuring freshly prepared in-house pastas such as the signature Mama DePandi's Bucatini Pomodoro, and expertly grilled dishes like whole wood-grilled Branzino. RPM Italian is part of the Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a celebrated organization with over 100 nationally recognized restaurants known for outstanding food, exceptional service, and a commitment to developing talented individuals... Show More
Job Requirements
- Current sommelier certification
- Ability to work a variety of hours, days and shifts including weekends
- Ability to stand and walk for entire shifts
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to operate POS and other restaurant equipment
- Willingness to attend regular wine seminars
- Commitment to teamwork and excellent guest service
- Physical ability to work in a busy, crowded, and noisy environment
Job Qualifications
- Current sommelier certification
- Strong knowledge of wines and wine service
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred
- Ability to lead and train staff
- Strong customer service orientation
- Familiarity with wine storage and inventory management
- Knowledge of food allergy procedures
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 Maitre 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)
Job Location
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