Sommelier

Join Maradiva team, the luxury world resort, as our great sommelier

Regarding the position:

A sommelier is a specialist in wine who makes wine lists, suggests food and wine combinations, and counsels customers on wine selections. Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items.

Concerning you:

• Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role
• Ability to create tasteful food, cigars and wine pairings
• Extensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each type
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays
• Certification as a Sommelier, minim WSET 2

Duties Comprised:

• 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.
• 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.

Full Job Description is available upon request.

Please feel free to contact us via email or call us on 403-1500, or come for a walk-in interview.

Management reserves the right:

To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.

Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.