Wine Bar Supervisor (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Jacob Burns Film Center

  Pleasantville, New York

Position Objectives:

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in
Pleasantville, NY, dedicated to presenting the best of independent narrative, documentary, and world cinema, promoting visual literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community.

We are seeking a part-time Wine Bar Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Theater
Operations, the Supervisor is responsible for delivering and cultivating strong guest relationships and day-to-day service excellence within the Jacob Burns Film Center Theater’s wine bar, as a member of a team that achieves high levels of operational and financial results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides a world-class guest experience at the Wine Bar and theater at large through outstanding service and thoughtful, result-oriented selling skills.
• Establishes strong relationships with bar patrons, and proactively and effectively communicates product features and benefits, as well as promotional information.
• Develops and maintains a strong knowledge of JBFC programs and products.
• Demonstrates a tenacious drive for a high level of operating efficiency and financial results.
• Accountable for becoming a trusted, successful expert in the bar.
• Able to work independently with initiative and without close oversight, but also excited by the opportunity to consistently work with a larger team to exceed goals.
• Performs all functions to effectively execute initiatives in a timely manner.
• Assists in all aspects of Wine Bar operations, including correct pouring, stock control, product maintenance, and financial accuracy.
• Prepares, warms, and heats food as needed and adheres to all freshness, sell-by dates, and food-safety regulations.
• Maintains visual and cleanliness standards to support an engaging, responsible, and safe environment.
• Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere ensuring that operations are running in a friendly, courteous, safe, and efficient manner.
• Responsible for cleaning and properly maintaining the bar, pantry, equipment, and all seating and dining areas.
• Upholds the JBFC Code of Conduct and other company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.

• Must have at least one year previous bartending and food handling service experience required.
• Knowledge of wine and beer.
• Passionate and consistent about delivering a stellar guest experience.
• Strong communicator with a professional presence to build relationships with guests and coworkers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service mindset with ability to resolve minor conflicts.
• A track record of meeting challenging sales and operating goals.
• POS and computer skills needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (nights, weekends, holidays).
• Hands-on team player with a strong work ethic.

Ideal Applicants Would Have:

• Serve Safe Alcohol Certification preferred.

Hours: Expected to work varying shifts from Thursdays to Saturdays between the hours of

11:00am-11:00pm, 12-18 hours a week.
As needed, some flexibility is required to support JBFC events during the week.

Compensation: $25.00-$30.00/hour

How To Apply

Apply with your updated CV and cover letter.

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