Rate of Pay is $15-$18 plus tips.
Summary:
L'Antica aims to provide its guests with new discoveries and old favorites to make for memorable evenings by leading and shaping cheese and meats culture for guests both experienced and new, and to make the learning process exciting and welcome, with guests leaving the restaurant loving cheese and specialty meats more.
The cheese and meats connoisseur is thoughtful and passionate about cheeses and meats, constantly keeping informed about new varieties and products, and has a natural ability to sell. The connoisseur provides the guests with patient, informative and welcoming service, knows the cheeses’ and meats’ stories, is knowledgeable in cheese and meats and wine pairings, and has the ability to explain flavors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist in curating and updating cheese and meats lists in coordination with the General Manager and Chef
· Maintain cheese and meats lists to be accurate, up to date and free of errors
· Recommend cheese and meat and wine pairings to guests, inform guests of cheese and meats varieties
· Prep, cut, present and serve cheeses and meats and accompanying products
· Work with management on restaurant budget and sales of cheese and meats
· Keep up to date on trends and newest releases, varieties, including artisan cheeses and meats
· Develop a training program for team members to improve their knowledge of cheese and meats and pairings
· Organize and manage tastings
· Review and ensure cheese and meats are stocked at all times
· Display cheeses and meats attractively and rotate products per quality
· Inform management when supplies are low and provides order list
· Receive and inventory product shipments
· Ensure cheese and meat cutting practices are being followed
· Maintain/care for cheese and meats in top condition in refrigerated and non-refrigerated environments, assist with reducing product waste
· Work with team to ensure products are sold well before their expiration date
· Maintain cleanliness of knives, cutting boards and work station
· Ensure compliance with food and health safety measures and regulations
· Provide excellent guest service
Qualifications:
· Must be 21 or older
· ACS certified cheese professional or willing to become certified
· Ability to work evenings and/or weekends and pre-scheduled events
· 1-2 years proven work experience as a cheese and meats connoisseur
· Familiar with equipment: scales, slicers, knives
· Demonstrated ability in knife handling, other cutting methods and safety procedures
· Practical knowledge of cutting and handling traditional cheese and meat varieties
· Proficient merchandising skills including planning and maintaining appealing displays
· Proficient wine, liquor and beer knowledge and ability to answer guest questions and make recommendations re: pairings
· Excellent knowledge of both cheese and meats production methods, places of origin, varieties, differences between sheep, cow and goat, cheeses, tradition and history
· Ability to describe flavor, texture of cheese and meats as well as different uses of cheese and meats
· Advanced ability to pair cheese and meats and beverage
· Ability to offer excellent customer service
· Passionate about cheese and meats
· Ability to travel occasionally to meet with cheese and meats producers and visit cheese and meats tasting events
Skills:
· Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills
· Well groomed and highly motivated
· Diplomacy and people skills
· POS System - Toast
· Professionalism
· Computer literacy
· Multitasking skills
· Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Driver's License
Food Handler certified
ATAP/TIPS Training Alcohol Seller/Server Certified
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Fine dining restaurant
- Upscale casual restaurant
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- New York, NY 10014: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Cheeses and Meats Knowledge: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
