Opportunity
The job of the Wine Steward is to manage the extensive wine program for the Restaurant. They will lead the wine education program and ensure standards are met daily regarding wine service. The Wine Steward will conduct themselves and hold all other co-workers accountable to the highest service standards set by the Immigrant Restaurant and Court of Master Sommeliers. The Wine Steward is to act as a leader, wine educator, and role model for staff.  While considering the clientele and the food served, the Wine Steward’s responsibilities also consist of selecting wines, creating drink lists and managing stock. The Wine Steward will build and maintain a wine list fitting the establishment for: right price, products, presentations, easy to use. 
Specific Responsibilities
Development of the Wine list including: researching wines, tastings within company parameters, providing recommendations to leadership, ensuring a balancing list is maintained. Communicates daily with the Restaurant Manager and/or Dining Supervisor to review reservations taken and learn of any upcoming reservation regarding wine. Works the Restaurant floor, providing professional wine sales assistance, along with providing professional wine service including re-pours, ensuring proper glassware is used and providing labels upon request. During idle times, will be required to assist the staff in one or all the following duties: back waiter, hosting, reservationist, bus, bar service, polishing etc. Designs and develops extensive wine program, keeping the Restaurant on top of the standards. Attends and occasionally holds daily briefings with the Restaurant FOH staff before start of operation. Develops and teaches Wine Academy for all Food & Beverage staff on a regular basis to ensure high quality service including basic knowledge, techniques on corking and servicing will be demonstrated. Maintains accurate inventory and ensures wine menus reflect current product. Occasionally is responsible for putting away purchased wine deliveries. Prints, writes and makes changes to all wine lists as needed. Process sales through POS and properly process payments. Manages the monthly wine inventory process in addition to ensuring all necessary equipment is in stock and in proper working order. Wine cellars are to be maintained for cleanliness, temperature, lighting, etc.