Assistant Wine Director

Eleven Madison ParkMore Info

11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010

Full Time ? Salary ($80k - $90k)

Expires: May 13, 2026

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Required Years Of Experience

2 years

Job Details

Eleven Madison Park is a fine dining restaurant that overlooks Madison Square Park in New York City. First opened in 1998 as a French brasserie, the restaurant has been headed by Chef Daniel Humm since 2006 and owned by his company Make it Nice Hospitality since 2011. Eleven Madison Park has evolved significantly under his leadership both in food and in experience, earning several accolades including 4 stars from the New York Times and 3 stars from the Michelin Guide.

The desire to reinvent and push the boundaries of fine dining has always been at the heart of Eleven Madison Park, and the team is committed to showcasing our respect for the craft through the precision of our cooking, the elegance of our service, and the passion for our work.

Reports to: General Manager & Wine Director

Direct Reports

• Sommeliers
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

Wine Program

• Mentoring the Sommelier team
• Assist the Wine Director in training the Sommeliers and dining room staff
• Help developing the Wine program at large, as well as the seasonal wine pairings
• Coach the Sommeliers and dining room team to maintain the restaurant standards
• Assist in monthly inventory tasks
  
  

Service

• Develop relationships with guests
• Oversee Dining Room, Bar and Private Dining Operations
• Actively participate in service
• Discipline, train, and assist with wine service
  
  

Hiring

• Assist in interviewing and hiring potential dining room candidates when needed
• Actively seek out new members for our dining room team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and develops
• Act as a supervisor and mentor of service and extern teams and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorship
  
  

Qualification Standards

• 2 years Michelin-star restaurant experience required
• 2 years management experience required
• Strong knowledge of worldwide wine regions, grape varieties, style, producers, and vintages
• Strong beverage knowledge in major spirits, cocktails, and hot beverages
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  
  

The job description above does not list each and every job responsibility of an Assistant Wine Director. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program

Required Skills

Wine Service

Leadership

Strong Knowledge of Worldwide Wine Regions, Grape Varieties, Style, Producers, and Vintages

Team Management

Wine Knowledge

Coaching

Strong Beverage Knowledge in Major Spirits, Cocktails, and Hot Beverages

Training

Fine Dining Management

Customer Relationship Management

Strong Oral, Written, and Interpersonal Communication Skills

Service Excellence

Strong Computer Skills With Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Inventory Management

Capability to Teach and Mentor Others

Recruitment Skills

Ability to Work Independently and Coordinate Multiple Tasks

Mentorship

Ability to Adapt and Make Decisions Quickly in a Fast Paced Environment

Problem Solving

Ability to Lift and Carry Up to 50 Lbs.

Time Management

Ability to Stand For Extended Periods of Time

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Physical Stamina

Communication Skills

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