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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $16.50
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
growth opportunities
Great training and commitment to promotions from within
teamwork and flexible hours
Education Reimbursement
Generous Dining Discount
Professionalism
productive environment
Strong company culture
delicious food in a beautiful restaurant
Job Description
Water Grill is a highly regarded seafood restaurant with over 25 years of exceptional service in Southern California, recognized for its top-tier fish preparations. Praised by the internationally acknowledged Zagat Guide, Water Grill stands as a beacon for lovers of fresh and high-quality seafood, consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences amidst a sophisticated setting. The establishment is celebrated not only for its premium offerings but also for its commitment to maintaining an enriching company culture, providing growth opportunities and professional development to its employees, and prioritizing teamwork and flexibility in scheduling. Water Grill prides itself on maintaining a productive and professional... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Some college education preferred
- Current CA Food Handler’s Card
- Proven wine service experience or relevant certification such as Level 1 Court of Masters, WSET level 2, or equivalent
- Strong communication skills in verbal and written English
- Proficiency in using Open Table or similar guest management tools
- Physical ability to open all types of wine and champagne bottles
- Knowledge of wine standards and ability to identify quality wines
- Familiarity with proper glassware and decanting methods
- Knowledge of major wine regions and producers
- Understanding of state liquor laws regarding service
- Ability to maintain service standards
- Customer-oriented with suggestive selling skills
- Ability to maintain detailed guest notes and inventory records
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High school graduate, some college
- Level 1 Court of Masters, WSET level 2, or equivalent
- Current CA Food Handler’s Card
- Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers
- Ability to add Guest notes to Open Table database
- Ability to open all wine/champagne bottles with ease regardless of the difficulty of corks, openers, size of bottle, etc.
- Ability to recognize a wine that is up to our standard
- Complete knowledge of proper glassware to use and decanting technique
- Maintain knowledge of major winemaking regions, vineyards, styles, vintages and producers and bottlings
- Ability to maintain complete knowledge of the service standards
- Ability to describe characteristics, pricing and descriptions of every wine/champagne "by the glass" selection and all major wines on the wine list and dessert wine list
- Understanding of state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and drunk driving
Job Duties
- Drive sales at all times, keeping in mind the taste preference and budget parameters of the Guest, using suggestive selling techniques
- Visit table, take wine order, confirm during order-taking and upon presentation of wine, serve wine in an expert manner including proper pouring and decanting technique
- On a shift-by-shift basis, build Open Table Guest notes database to build history of Guest to better serve/sell to the Guest
- Manage the evening’s inventory of wine (restocking as needed)
- Follow wine service standards for ringing in and tracking orders
- Maintain wine stock in service areas so wine can be served quickly to Guest
- Maintain neat and organized condition of all wine storage areas
- Maintain “Wine Bible” with one-page sheets for all current (and past) wines on wine list
- Ensure that any Guest that is not 100% satisfied with our product or service is attended to immediately, and a manager is informed
- Ensure that restaurant wine glassware and decanters are at par, available, and clean
- Assist with inventories as directed by manager
- Assist with wine ordering as directed by manager
- Assist with all other service to Guests as needed: Hosting, Bussing, Running Food/Drinks, taking orders, etc.
- Actively participate ongoing Crew wine education
- Maintain an eye for details
- Keep self at a level of high energy and engagement
- Maintain and grow an enthusiasm for the wine program
- Complete side work duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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