Junior Sommelier

Mujō, an omakase-style modern edomae sushi restaurant, is seeking a junior sommelier to join our team. We are a one star Michelin restaurant with 15 seats, open for dinner only.  In addition to nigiri sushi, we serve a curated menu of small plates in our tasting menu omakase. 

The junior sommelier at Mujō is responsible for assisting the sommeliers with the wine and beverage program development & management, greeting & welcoming guests, and coordinating & overseeing service with the Sushi Chef team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

3+ years in the hospitality industry;

Knowledge of Sake preferred, but not required;

Experience in fine dining restaurants and service;

Upscale sushi experience preferred, but not required;

Ability to calculate and control beverage cost;

Ability to communicate and work in English; additional languages beneficial;

Competency and familiarity in Microsoft Office suite and Google products;

Professional appearance, care and grooming;

Ability to manage people and work in a team environment;

Physical Demands

Required to bend, stretch, twist, climb and have a high level of mobility/flexibility in small spaces

Required to stand and walk for extensive periods of time without breaks during busy times

Required to be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance

Required Skills

Wine Service

Food and Beverage Pairing

Wine Knowledge