Junior Sommelier

Now Hiring:

Captain / Junior Sommelier at FREVO — Michelin-Star Fine Dining Behind a Hidden Gallery Join one of New York's most exciting restaurants — FREVO , a Michelin-starred culinary experience hidden behind a contemporary art gallery. As we continue to redefine the fine dining experience by blending different worlds, we are seeking a Captain with a Junior Sommelier profile to enhance our service team. About Frevo Co-founded by chef Franco Sampogna and restaurateur Bernardo Silva, FREVO fuses the worlds of modern art and world-class dining. Guests enter through a secret door in a curated art gallery, discovering a 16-seat chef's counter and intimate table seating. Our ever-evolving tasting menu and award-winning wine list offer a sensory journey, grounded in creative excellence. ⭐ Michelin Star — 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 🌍 World 50 Best Discovery List — 2024 🍷 Best Organic Wine List in North America — 2024 🧑‍🍳 Best Chef Awards 2024 |Forbes All-Star Eateries Our Beverage Director, Quentin Vauléon, Best Young Sommelier in France (2017) and 3rd Place in Best Sommelier of France (2024), leads a dynamic wine program featuring both iconic and avant-garde producers. 🍽

Role Overview:

Captain / Junior Sommelier This hybrid role is ideal for an experienced Captain with a passion for wine. You will act as a guest-facing service lead , supporting wine operations and learning directly from one of New York City's most talented sommeliers .

Core Responsibilities:

Deliver warm, refined, and confident guest service. Present and discuss the tasting menu and wine pairings with enthusiasm and clarity. Recommend wine pairings tailored to guest preferences and menu pairings. Ensure proper wine service , including glassware, temperature, decanting, and presentation . Maintain a polished, welcoming presence throughout the service. Assist with service setup, cleaning, inventory, cellar organization, and beverage program. Occasionally support FOH/BOH communications, reservations, or training materials. ✅

You Are:

A current or former fine dining Captain with a passion for wine (certifications a plus but not required). Enthusiastic, eloquent, and natural with guest interaction. Able to discuss wine lists, wine styles, regions, varietals, and wine basics with confidence. Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work across two floors. Curious and eager to learn in a dynamic, artistic, and high-performance environment. Fluent in English. Additional languages are a plus. Familiar with Food Safety protocols (certificate preferred). 🎓

Perks & Advantages:

Mentorship by our Beverage Director. Fixed schedule : two days off per week. Small, tight-knit, and internationally diverse team. Access to rare and diverse wines with opportunities to grow your technical expertise. Possibility to evolve within a fast-growing small restaurant group.