Sommelier
– Hawksmoor Chicago
Chicago is the historical powerhouse of American beef,
and when Hawksmoor found out about an actual powerhouse building, it felt like
fate. So, after years of dreaming, we’ve set out eyes on coming to Chicago. And
we’ve found ourselves a home we cannot wait to settle into.
The LaSalle Street Cable Car Powerhouse is a beautiful,
designated landmark, initially opened in 1887, in the heyday of Chicago’s cable
care system. We intend to do it justice by restoring the original features to
their former glory and, at the same time, breathe new life into the space.
Reporting to the Head Sommelier, we’re looking for a brand-new Sommelier
to join our team and open our second international restaurant in Chicago.
Work somewhere awesome:
Careers
with Hawksmoor Group are among the best – generous pay and benefits,
award-winning restaurants, unrivalled career opportunities and some of the
happiest people in the business (as voted by the people who work here). The
Sunday Times has recognised us in their Best Companies awards, for seven years
in a row, as one of the top 100 companies to work for in the UK and we
endeavour to do the same in the US.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Successfully executing the
Hawksmoor wine programme in Chicago.
- Supporting the Lead Sommelier
in running and maintaining the wine programme in Chicago.
- Ensure service and hospitality standards are high and consistent through
good understanding of the full wine programme and all other products.
- Being a strong presence on the floor supporting the Front of House team.
To be
considered for the role you will have:
- Extensive experience working in
some of the best bars and restaurants in Chicago.
- Experience launching and
opening restaurants and bars in Chicago and the US.
- Comfortable and experienced
with high volume businesses in terms of both covers and revenue.
- Good interpersonal skills and
ability to work harmoniously with all departments.
- Exemplary product knowledge of
food and beverage and specifically wine.
Salary, package and benefits all to be discussed at
the interview.