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COTE, the carnivorous vision of proprietor Simon Kim, blends the dining experience of Korean Barbeque together with the hallmarks of a classic American Steakhouse. The result is a unique, convivial and interactive atmosphere, accompanied by the highest quality USDA Prime beef, an impeccable 1200+ label wine list, and a suite of classic-but-creative cocktails Smokeless grills in every table, combined with cuts from our in-house dry aging room, ensure that every morsel of steak is hot, fresh, and caramelized every bite. COTE is NEW YORK CITY'S first Korean Steakhouse. At COTE, we follow a simple mantra: 🥩 + 🔥 + 🍸 = 😊 Sommeliers are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for wine list oversight, providing wine and beverage recommendations to customers, overseeing graceful serving of wine to customers, as well as all other aspects of the customer experience at the table including greetings, menu sales, grilling, table maintenance, overall customer satisfaction and happiness, and fond farewells.  Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provides exceptional service to every customer. Recommends wines to customers based on price, personal taste, and food selection. Oversees the serving and storage of wine and trains service team members on the wine selection. Ensures wines are served in the correct glassware and at the proper temperature. Demonstrates a friendly personality, strong knowledge of wine and spirits, and great interpersonal skills.  Possesses a strong understanding of regional wine laws, appellations, grape varieties, harvest times, elevation, climate, soil, and fermentation processes. Has full knowledge of COTE wine and food menu items, enabling effective salesmanship that enhances both the business and customer experience. Accurately takes and enters orders and communicates flow with servers, bartenders, and management.  Effectively uses point of sale systems and other restaurant technology to account for all sales.  Grills steak cuts to specification with elegance and finesse.  Handles customer complaints or issues with a positive attitude, notifying management whenever necessary. Adheres to high standards of cleanliness, pre-bussing tables when possible. Maintains all service tools including decanters, wine keys, and more. Reports to each scheduled shift on time, in uniform, and ready to work.     Assists other stations or areas of the restaurant when requested by management.  Responsible for training new employees as assigned. Administrative Duties: Inspects all incoming orders and invoices for accuracy. Ensures no product is damaged or shipped incorrectly.  Stocks and organizes all wine inventory. Updates wine list under the supervision of the Wine Manager. Assists with inventory, cellar maintenance, and other organizational and administrative tasks as directed by the Wine Manager. Standards: Display knowledge of COTE brand, culture, and product. Demonstrate the Company’s core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability and stewardship. Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with customers, management, and teammates. Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.  Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents. Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities. Take care of all company property. Maintain safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards. Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Qualifications: Must have the ability to read, speak, understand, follow written directions, and verbal instructions in Englis