SOMMELIER

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