Sommelier

The Sommelier is responsible to supervise the day-to-day operation of the hotel’s wine stock. He maintains quality standards in conformity to Constance corporate identity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, co-ordinate and control all wine organization and activities.

• Apply and ensure application of standards and procedures as define in the operating manual.

• Apply and ensure application of procedures and regulations concerning hygiene and safety as well as alcoholic beverage service.

• Make sure that all material and equipment made available for wine service is correctly used and participates in inventory taking.

• To be able to manage the wine service in the different outlets and to have product knowledge in wine and also other alcoholic beverages such as cocktails, beers and spirits.

• To guide guests in their choice of wine to accompany their food and to advice them on any other accompaniments to a meal such as classic aperitifs, cocktails, cigars, digestives as well as liqueurs.

• To work closely with the Head Sommelier to compile the wine list.

• To ensure that all stock deliveries are properly documented and stored to the correct temperature to prevent the minimum wastage.

• To assist the Head Sommelier in training other staff on wine knowledge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work within the standards of the Hotel
• Knowledge of the different wines at the cave of the Hotel
• Professional and customer oriented
• Handling guest’s complaints
• Miniumum one year of experience