Sommelier

Description:

We are looking for a sommelier to oversee our wine menu, offer recommendations and food & wine pairings. The responsibilities include supervising wine serving, collaborating with winemakers to upgrade selections and providing wine recommendations to guests as well as do regular internal trainings for staff.

Candidates should demonstrate a friendly personality, great communication & interpersonal skills with a vast overall beverage and wine making process knowledge along with the ability to create exquisite food and wine pairings.

Sommelier Responsibilities:

• Creating and updating wine lists with the chefs and manager.
• Making recommendations on food and wine pairings.
• Ensuring that the wine cellar is fully stocked.
• Informing guests on the variety of wines available.
• Training wait staff on available wines and general trainings.
• Negotiating and coordinating prices and items with suppliers.
• Organizing wine tasting events.
• Complying with health and safety regulations.
• Managing the restaurants entire beverage programs.

Sommelier Requirements:

Certification as a sommelier or WSET level 3 equivalent, a degree in hospitality is beneficial.

Great English communication and any other languages are beneficial.

Previous experience (3 years) as a sommelier or wine steward in a luxury/5* Hotel.

Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types of wines and spirits.

A deep understanding of the wine making process.

Available to work long hours, weekends and public holidays.