SOMMELIER

Minimum Requirements:

·       A diploma in Hotel Management

·       3-4 years’ experience as a Sommelier in a 4/5-star hotel

·       Strong knowledge of wine service procedures

Skills:

·       Strong command of English combined with good written skills

·       Ability to work in a team

·       Ability to up-sell, describe and recommend beverage products

Key Responsibilities:

·       Responsible for promoting and maximizing beverage sales

·       Follows and ensures that the company beverage standards of service are being adhered

·       Provides prompt, attentive and courteous service to every guest

• Staying abreast of the latest trends in both the culinary, and wine and spirits world
• Helping customers choose the correct wine for a meal
• Planning the wine menu
• Decanting wines, especially red wines over 10 years old
• Choosing and ordering wines that best fit the menu and patrons
• Knowing the proper way to store various types of wines
• Managing the inventory of the wine cellar
• Cultivating relationships with distributors and vintners
• Creating a diverse menu of wines at price points for all diners

Posted on 26 Aug 12:00