Sommelier Job at Officina - Wharf DC, Washington DC

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  • Officina - Wharf DC
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Officina [oh · fee · she · nah], or “workshop,” is an Italian-inspired culinary collective from Chef Nicholas Stefanelli of Michelin-star Masseria. Officina is the realization of Chef Stefanelli's career-long dream to bring the very best of Italian gastronomy together under one roof.

Our flagship is a three-story space home to an all-day cafe, highly-curated marketplace featuring sought-after ingredients and prepared specialty items, a casual trattoria rooted in classic Italian cuisine, rare Amaro Library, versatile private event spaces, and year-round rooftop.

In terms of both cuisine and service, our standards are high – and so are those of our guests.

We offer our family a healthy work-life balance, benefits, and an enriching work environment. We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of hospitality professionals at Creative Food Group.

Preferred Qualifications

*Minimum 3 years of experience in hospitality service

*Court of Master Sommeliers’ Certification or higher preferred

*Advanced knowledge of Italian wines and regions

*Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and POS system(s)

What we expect from you

*Ability to act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Officina *Willingness to work and learn in a team environment

*A passion for food services

*Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast paced environment

*Maintain a positive and professional attitude with the team(s)

*Strive to present the best products

*Contribute to weekly staff education meetings

Key Responsibilities

*Oversee and assist the entire front of the house team with all aspects of service

*Work closely with Beverage director

*Recommending and navigating an extensive wine list with over 150 Italian and French selections

*Assisting with monthly inventory

*Assisting with daily ordering, restocking, and organizing wine cellar

*Promoting and executing monthly wine dinners and educational events for the public

*Working the floor during service, ensuring overall guest satisfaction and assisting with wine selections and wine pairings

*Consistently achieving wine sales targets

Physical Requirements

*Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

*Ability to lift over 50lbs occasionally

*All employees are to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specifics will be provided)

Creative Food Group strives to cultivate an inclusive work environment and is proud to celebrate diversity within our ranks. We are Equal Opportunity Employers and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to color, race, gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable law.

All interested energetic team-players looking to continue their personal and professional growth in a young, hungry, and growing hospitality company that feel they meet the qualifications above, are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Casual work, Work at office,

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