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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