Job Description

Restaurateur and Chef John Fraser is currently looking to fill a   Sommelier   role for IRIS.

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of the Mediterranean, Chef John Fraser explores the cuisine of the Aegean at IRIS! As a part of John Fraser Restaurants, we are committed to excellence and offering jobs that create opportunity for an exciting & rewarding career in the hospitality industry under the guidance of some of the best in the business.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

Passionate about wine, of course!

• Warm, friendly and an excellent communicator
• Is curious to learn more about wine, hospitality & the local industry
• Able determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcase products at their maximum potential
• Able to create tasteful food and wine pairings
• Knowledgeable about different wines and which regions produce each type
• Passionate about providing guests with high-quality service and memorable experiences
• Able to stand, walk, and/or sit for long periods of time and have the ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs

A TASTE OF THE ROLE:

• Provide a friendly and caring experience for every guest that comes into the restaurant, upholding the restaurant’s hospitality standards
• Anticipate guest needs and maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste
• Maintain pars and report order needs
• Train wait staff on available wines
• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Beverage Director
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
• Complete opening side and closing side duties thoroughly and efficiently as assigned

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Join a tight-knit, caring and creative team of talented hospitality professionals
• Take advantage of extensive training & development opportunities
• Opportunities to advance your career within a dynamic, respected and growing hospitality group

JF Restaurants is a hospitality group rooted in collaboration and innovation, founded by restaurateur & Michelin-starred chef, John Fraser. We create moments that move people by using food, beverage, hospitality, and design. Read more on our website at

John Fraser Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.

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