Position: Wine Manager

Level of Wine Proficiency: Sommelier experience - certification a plus

Salary: Not specified

Job Description: Purple Café & Wine Bar, a high volume restaurant with an extensive wine list located in downtown Seattle, is seeking a full time manager with Sommelier experience (certification a plus!). This position will assist in managing the front of the house restaurant operations with emphasis in the wine and spirits department.

Some duties will include: Wine service and sales Assist with inventory of wine and spirits; Upkeep of all beverage equipment, glassware and wine lists; Point of Sale audits Assist in staff education and training; Coaching and counseling of staff; Ensure service standards are met and consistently followed; Ensure complete guest satisfaction at all times

Candidate should possess the following qualifications: Minimum of 2 years experience. Ability to share wine knowledge with guests in a fun, non-intimidating manner. Wine and food pairing skills. Familiarity with cocktails, aperitifs, digestifs, dessert wines, scotch, etc. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. We are committed to the people with whom our company relies on – our staff, our guests and those who provide services to us. We offer a work environment that includes honesty, open communication, respect, teamwork and accountability. We offer a competitive salary that is DOE. We also provide medical and dental benefits, a 401k retirement plan and paid time off.

Contact Information: Please email resume to jobs@thepurplecafe.com. When submitting resume, please specify the Manager/Sommelier position in your email as we have postings listed for other locations.

Date Posted: September 3, 2008