Job Description

We are seeking passionate, full-time Floor Somms to join our opening team, with training beginning January 20th!

Opening in February 2026, Giulietta is a sunny, casual all-day Italian restaurant with over 275 indoor seats and 100 seats outside. Inspired by relaxed summers on the Mediterranean, the restaurant will have something for everyone, offering the business people, tourists and residents of Midtown a transporting oasis in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Grand Central. The seasonal outdoor Aperitivo bar and garden with seating for over 150 guests, serving a variety of aperitivo based cocktails, frozen drinks, pizza and small bites. A presto! 

We offer great benefits:

• PTO (paid time off) 
• Health Care Coverage
• Company covers 50% of the total premium cost! 
• Commuter benefits, flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401K
• Matching up to 6%!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalized wine recommendations and execute proper service techniques including decanting and temperature management
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of our wine program and collaborate with culinary team on pairings
• Train service staff on wine knowledge and service standards
• Manage wine inventory, ordering, and list curation in partnership with management
• Stay current with wine industry trends and emerging regions

Qualifications:

• Court of Master Sommeliers or WSET certification - Level 2 or higher preferred
• 2+ years of sommelier experience
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions and varietals
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift wine cases (up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to perform essential job functions when working in a high business volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously and for extended periods of time as required to perform essential job functions
• Able to lift 35+ lbs.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays, and variable schedule, per the needs of the business
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Working proficiency of written and spoken English

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and/or remain stationary for the duration of the shift. The employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe. The work environment may present potential hazards including slipping or tripping. The employee must frequently wash their hands and be able to lift or move up to 35 pounds.

*Please be advised, the hourly rate is $17.00 per hour less a $5.65 tip credit. 

Giulietta is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Summer work, Casual work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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