Job ID: 99086543
Restaurants & Beverage
Beverage/Wine/Floor Manager - Hamptons
The Chef Agency
New York City, NY
05th March, 2026
Location - East Hampton, NY
Salary - $70-90k
Commission
Benefits - 100% individual Medical, Dental, Vision
Iconic Hamptons Mediterranean restaurant known for seasonal cuisine, celebrity clientele, and strong wine culture.
Qualifications:
- Tenure that shows stability in prior roles (no job-hoppers)
- 1-3 years of experience as a Beverage Manager or Sommelier in a full-service restaurant
- Proven ability to curate thoughtful, well-priced, and unique wine lists aligned with the restaurant's cuisine
- Experience managing wine inventory, sourcing wines, and maintaining strong vendor relationships
- Ability to lead wine education and training for FOH staff to improve wine knowledge and sales
- Strong understanding of wine regions, producers, and pairing principles
- Sommelier Level 1 certification strongly preferred (sponsorship available if not currently held)
- Comfortable working the floor, engaging with guests, and driving beverage sales during service
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Candidates based on or willing to commute to the East End of Long Island strongly preferred
Requirements:
- Professional, warm, and approachable personality-no wine snobbery
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong inventory management skills
- Excellent communication skills with both guests and staff
- Natural leader who can educate, mentor, and motivate the team around beverage sales
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills in a busy dining environment
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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