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Wine Captain
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What they do
A Travel or Tour Guide leads tours for groups of visitors or tourists. Leads tours of museums or famous or historic sites, and provides visitors with details and anecdotes about the history and significance of buildings, artwork or collections. Travels with a group of tourists, plans site visits and daily itineraries, interprets languages, and shares specialized knowledge about a country or city with the group.
$42,116 / year median in Washington
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Now Hiring:
Part-Time Wine CaptainMetropolitan Grill is a classic steakhouse rooted in timeless hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and attentive service. Home to one of the world's most celebrated wine programs, we are proud to be among only 99 restaurants worldwide to receive Wine Spectator's prestigious Grand Award.We are seeking an experienced, hospitality-driven Wine Captain to join our team. This position is ideal for a seasoned wine professional who enjoys sharing their knowledge, building relationships with guests, and creating memorable dining experiences through thoughtful wine service and impeccable hospitality.
Wine Captains are an integral part of the dining room and work closely with our service and culinary teams to elevate every guest experience. In addition to guiding guests and providing exception service, Wine Captains assist with tableside carving, flamb dessert presentations, food and beverage running, and supporting the overall flow of service.
QualificationsMinimum 5 years of experience in fine diningAt least 4 years of wine and beverage experienceCourt of Master Sommeliers Level 2 certification (or equivalent) requiredAvailability to work nights and weekends requiredAbility to remain on your feet for extended periods of time and to sustain a high level of energy and remain composed during serviceAbility to lift up to 40 pounds and to safely and consistently carry full cocktail trays and large oval traysPolished demeanor with exceptional tableside presence
CompensationAverage Earnings:
$50 $65 per hour, including commissionsPay Structure:
$7.00 per hour base rate10.75% commission on direct gross bottle and glass wine sales•In the unlikely event the base rate + commissions in a workweek do not meet or exceed the minimum wage, wine captains will be paid at least the minimum wage of $21.30/hour.Benefits(Subject to eligibility based on hours worked and length of service)Health insurance - medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, long-term disability (need to work 30 hours per week). PTO (accrue 1 hour of PTO for every 30 hours worked). 401(k) with match (eligible after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked). Commuter benefits through ALICE Employee Assistance Program Dining discounts Training programs If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fine dining environment, and enjoy sharing exceptional wines with guests, we'd love to meet you!