Commis Sommelier

Location: Camps Bay, Cape Town
Salary: Market Related

About the Role:
This position requires a charismatic guest orientated sales person with great attention to detail and passion for wine, to assist the Hotel Sommelier to manage and control the wine selection, storage, sales and training for the Hotel.

Requirements:
Must have at least 1 years’ experience in food and beverage service
A proven interest and passion in wine
Good command of the English Language
Highly presentable
Able to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays

Duties:
To maximise revenue generating opportunities, whilst enhancing the guest service experience, through upselling, staff training and briefings.
To keep abreast of wine industry innovations, trends, new supplier and products at all times
To assist the Hotel Sommelier to:
Track and report on sales trends to the Food and Beverage Management Team
Ensure regular and continuous wine training and education for the whole food and beverage team
Ensure the winelist is updated three times a year within parameters and deadlines set by the Food and Beverage Manager and maintained within company guidelines
Ensure the vinoteque is stocked in accordance with par levels and function sheet requirements
Ensure that all stock movements are consistently updated on F’nBShop as well as ensure accurate stock take and control measures are in place and adhered to at all times
Ensure that all correspondence with suppliers, guests and other departments are dealt with in a 24-hour turnaround time