Floor Sommelier/Chef de Rang Full-time Job

Job Summary

Our MICHELIN-starred restaurant Under Grain is currently looking for a talented, passionate, and committed Floor Sommelier / Chef De Rang to join the group and managing wine service and ensuring impeccable table service for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommending wines to guests based on their meal choices and personal preferences. Provide expert knowledge on wine pairings and suggest premium or rare vintages to enhance the dining experience.

• Stay knowledgeable about the restaurant’s wine list and assist in its presentation.

• Keep track of wines available and help with stock management in collaboration with

• the Head Sommelier or Food & Beverage Manager.

• Oversee a designated section (rang) of the dining room, ensuring that guests receive

• exceptional service from start to finish. This includes seating, taking orders, serving

• food, and attending to any needs or concerns.

• Be well-versed in both the food and beverage offerings of the restaurant, including

• seasonal dishes, daily specials, and any new menu additions. Provide thoughtful sug-

• gestions for both food and wine.

• Oversee the junior waitstaff in your section, guiding them to deliver a high standard

• of service. Ensure that tables are properly set, service is timely, and guest needs are

• met with professionalism.

• Work closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth service. Communicate any special

• requests or dietary restrictions and ensure the timely delivery of food and beverages.

• Assist in training junior waitstaff on wine knowledge and service techniques, helping

• to elevate the overall service quality.

• Maximize revenue through thoughtful upselling of wines and additional courses,

• while ensuring that the recommendations meet guest preferences.

• Deliver a seamless and polished dining experience, including taking orders, serving

• dishes, clearing plates, and ensuring that guest needs are met promptly.

• Ensure that your section is always presented impeccably, including table settings,

• cleanliness, and overall atmosphere.

• Present the bill, process payments.
  
  

• Strong knowledge of wines, including grape varieties, regions, and food pairings,

• with relevant certifications (e.g., WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers) preferred.

• Excellent service skills, with prior experience in a Chef de Rang and Sommelier role

• in a fine dining environment. Ability to follow and replicate recipes accurately, maintaining consistency and quality.

• Ability to multitask and manage both wine and food service for a section of the dining

• room.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with guests

• in a personable and professional manner.

• Professional proficiency in English is a must.

• Leadership skills to guide junior staff in the section and ensure a cohesive, efficient

• service team.

• Passion for hospitality, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering

• top-quality service.