Sommelier

Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system. Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system.
• Attend wine tastings and training to continue self education and development.
• Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines.
• Decant wines appropriately to the wine type.
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and amounts of wine, proper storage and disposal of wines, and replenishing cellar as needed.
• Train and educate server and bartender staff on wine origin, vintage, styles, and pairings.
• Pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item.
• Conduct vintage and BIN number checks.
• Request new wines and products to complement existing menu selections.
• Conduct staff wine tastings per company SOP and applicable laws.
• Conduct period inventories to ensure percentage cost is at or below budgeted levels.
• Order and conduct inventory of specialty wine equipment and glassware.
• Create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants.
• Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs.
• Meet with wine distributors, wineries, and purveyors to stay abreast of latest products and ensure positive vendor relationships.

EXPERIENCE
.HSC or equivalent
.NC3 Restaurant & Bar
.Knowledge of Wine Tasting
.Ready to work odd hours / Sundays / Public Holidays / Cyclones and others