Via Aurelia

About the Position

The Assistant Sommelier/Captain is a dual role that ensures that guests have a pleasant and memorable dining experience. During Assistant Sommelier shifts, they are responsible for leading the team during service with wine, wine pairings and general flow of service. They will be invited to tastings both on site and off site, assisting in cellar work, staff education, and assorted wine-related projects. A successful Assistant Sommelier must be capable of also performing as a Captain at the restaurant. 
During Captain shifts, they are the primary point of contact for guests throughout their experience. They will introduce the concept of the restaurant, prompt for allergies and help guests with food restrictions navigate the menu. The Captain is the liaison between the culinary team and Front Servers. They must coordinate with the kitchen and ensure that tables are properly marked in accordance with the menu. During the dining experience the Captain will interact with guests and answer any questions about the menu, wine, or concept. The Captain is responsible for maintaining all aspects of service in their section to ensure an excellent guest experience by consistently maintaining menu, wine, cocktail and service standard knowledge. 

Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations:

The outlined responsibilities below reflect an overview of the position; as a growing company we will need to be flexible to a changing environment and change in duties and responsibilities. 

• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service, handling orders, serving food and drinks, and maintaining a tidy dining space while managing a fast-paced service
• Effectively communicate with guests, managers, and colleagues
• Strong attention to detail and desire to collaborate with fellow servers and work as a team
• Extensive product knowledge, especially when it come to ingredients, food techniques and wine from Italy and around the world 
• Ensure steps of service are executed consistently and with excellence
• Anticipate guest needs, resolve concerns with grace, and elevate the overall dining experience
• Train and mentor servers, runners, and support staff on standards, product knowledge, and service style
• Food and safety compliance with all local, state, and federal laws
• Must be able to obtain all necessary certifications including but not limited to Food Handlers, Sexual Harassment and Responsible Beverage Service
• Availability to work Sundays and Mondays

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to continuously stand or walk
• Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.