Job Description
Restaurant Associates We have an opening for full-time SOMMELIER positions. Location: Marcel - 945 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021. Note: online applications accepted only. Schedule: Full-time schedule: Open availability, shifts may vary. More details available upon interview. Requirement: Prior upscale dining experience preferred. Fixed Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour. Marcel is located in the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, a Roman and Williams–designed space created in partnership with Sotheby’s where cuisine, art, and design converge. Led by Chef-Partner Marie-Aude Rose and Executive Chef Juan Moncalvo, the restaurant serves refined continental cuisine rooted in French tradition and inspired by Chef Rose’s homage to the Paris she knows and loves. The menu blends classical technique with modern New York sensibilities, focusing on seasonality and highlighting carefully sourced local ingredients with minimal, thoughtful enhancement. We are developing skilled culinary craftsmen and women who want to grow in their careers and strive for excellence. Often described as the “big brother” to downtown favorite La Mercerie, Marcel also features a celebrated pâtisserie program with handcrafted viennoiserie, madeleines, tarts, and entremets. The experience unfolds in a striking, design-forward space with an open kitchen, sculptural dining room, garden terrace, museum-quality art, and a wine program drawn from Sotheby’s cellar, all supporting Marcel’s mission to be a culinary destination of excellence in New York City. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Enforce compliance with established kitchen standards, procedures, departmental policies, and sanitation guidelines. Maintain in-depth knowledge of recipes, ingredients, allergens, and proper food presentation. Verify that all products and prepared items are correctly labeled, dated, initialed, covered, and rotated in accordance with FIFO (first in, first out) guidelines. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Possess extensive knowledge of diverse culinary styles and demonstrate mastery across all line-level cooking stations. Experience working in an upscale, high-volume fine dining environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills that support a collaborative, team-oriented environment. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1505290. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to work This is R/A ! Job Summary Job Summary This Sommelier position works closely with the Wine Director and front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless wine service and overall guest experience. Key responsibilities include: Providing knowledgeable, gracious, and attentive wine service on the floor Assisting members and guests with wine selections and pairings Supporting all aspects of dining room service as part of the broader FOH team Executing proper wine service standards Performing cellar work, including organization, labeling, storage, and inventory upkeep Assisting with receiving, stocking, and maintaining the wine cellar Supporting wine education and training for the service team as directed Working collaboratively with FOH staff and management to deliver a cohesive guest experience Qualifications 2–3 years of experience as a Sommelier Solid foundational wine knowledge and a strong interest in continued learning Strong service instincts and comfort working on the floor Highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Ability to lift and move cases of wine as part of cellar responsibilities Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Well