Sommelier - Mpumalanga Verfied

Salary Negotiable Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal Mpumalanga, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 06-02-2015 4:02:13 PM
06-03-2015 4:02:13 PM
** OUR CLIENT IS SEARCHING FOR A SOMMELIER TO JOIN THERE TEAM AT A WONDERFUL ESTABLISHMENT**PurposeThe Sommelier provides a service to the lodges in terms of wine presentation and service as well as wine sales. The sommelier is responsible to the (SPWD) manager for these.The main purpose of the sommelier is to directly assist the SPWD Manager and Lodge Managers with all sommelier duties and related matters in respect of guest service in the lodges. This includes wine tasting presentations, meal wine service, guest wine sales, maintenance and appearance of lodge cellars and stock levels.Finally, the sommelier takes on the role of SPWD manager when he/she is not on the property. The SPWD manager must provide the sommelier with a full handover before departing from the property and the sommelier must provide the SPWD manager with a full handover on his/her return.This position is accountable to the Lodge Manager.Scope of work:In broad terms the sommelier oversees the following key performance areas:Offer the finest wine related service to guestsEncourage and expedite wine and related sales to guestsAssist lodges in maintaining stock levels and appearance of their wine cellarsEffective stock control and storage of stockPresentation of an accurate daily wine list for guestsAssist with training all Singita staff in terms of wine and wine serviceAssist with the financial success of SPWDAchieve service excellence through teamworkAs such the person filling this position needs to have:A passion for wineCompleted or be studying the Diploma Cape Wine Academy courseAn ability to interact with guests at all levelsStrong sales abilityStrong attention to administrative detailAn ability to work on his/her ownA developmental approach to staffSHOULD YOU NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE WITHIN 2 WEEKS, PLEASE ASSUME YOUR APPLICATIOPN UNSUCCESSFUL.

Recruiter: HotelJobs