Master Sommelier

Ci Siamo, a renowned restaurant from Union Square Hospitality Group and James Beard semifinalist Chef Hillary Sterling, is nestled in Manhattan West. This NYT Top 100 restaurant is built around live-fire cooking, celebrating the simplicity of seasonal ingredients and thoughtful preparations.

Our Italian-inflected menu takes inspiration from Chef Sterling's extensive travels, reflecting the understated excellence of our kitchen. Our beverage program mirrors this ethos, centered around Italian wine and cocktails. Since opening in 2021, it has consistently earned 'Best of Award of Excellence' at Wine Spectator.

We seek an exceptional Master Sommelier & Beverage Visionary to lead our beverage program: selecting and maintaining the wine list, hiring and guiding sommeliers, and ensuring financial health.

• Cultivate a culture of outstanding hospitality for all stakeholders that supports business objectives and growth.
• Partner with management to lead service staff in delivering unparalleled hospitality for every guest.
• Identify opportunities for Beverage to foster dialogue between guests and businesses.
• Guide teams in discovering ways to meet guest needs while upholding USHG operations.
• Bolster excellent standards of service, communication, and education within the team.
• Drive cover counts and introduce new guests to our brand, encouraging repeat visits.
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting clear communication between service and kitchen teams.
• Educate the Service Team on beverages, adding quality and value while enhancing the guest experience and achieving financial goals.
• Maintain accurate end-of-period reports, inventories, and forecasts.
• Execute beverage changes effectively, considering communication and education.
• Ensure POS systems, inventory systems, and other information related to selling beverages are understood by the team and remain accurate.
• Maintain relationships with fellow beverage managers and directors across USHG, sharing best practices and learning from colleagues.
• Exercise sound judgment to secure the best products at advantageous prices.

We require:

• At least 3 years of restaurant beverage management experience.
• Exceptional knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits, including high-level CMS/WSET or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong understanding of beverage inventory and cost management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of restaurant service team roles.
• Excellent communication and people management skills.
• Fluency in English.

You'll enjoy:

• An annual base salary of $90,000 - $95,000, with bonus potential of $17,000 - $21,250, totaling $107,000 - $116,250.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• $1,000 annual dining credit and 51% dining discount throughout the USHG family of restaurants.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending options for healthcare, dependent care, transit, and parking.
• An employee assistance program supporting overall mental wellbeing.
• Access to primary care, mental health, and other healthcare services through Radish Health.
• A matched 401(k) plan to invest in your future.
• Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund.