Sommelier Durban North

A well-established 5 star hotel in the Durban North area is looking for a Sommelier . Must be in the same role within a 4/5 star hotel.

Minimum Requirements:

• A diploma or related qualification in Hotel Management
• 3-4 years’ experience as a Sommelier in a 4/5 star hotel
• Local or International Wine and Beverage Service Qualifications
• Strong knowledge of wines and wine service

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
BASIC SALARY: xxxK
PROVIDENT FUND (COMPUSLORY; 7.5% FROM BASIC, SAME CONTRIBUTION FROM THE COMPANY)
DISCOVERY HEALTH MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL)
OCSA HEALTH CARE (FREE DOCTOR, DENTAL, OPTOMETRIST VISITS ONLY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE NOT TO JOIN DISCOVERY)

Regrettably, we are non-negotiable on the minimum requirements.
ONLY SA NATIONALS NEED APPLY