I am now in search for a Wine Steward for this exclusive Boutique property in Cape Town. You will be responsible for providing personalised wine and beverage service in line with our guest offering, striving for the highest possible wine culture and unique guest experience.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Ensuring set up is done:Lunch, dinner and functionsGlasses, decanters, gueridonWine tastingBar and cocktail setup - equipment, glassware & stock (including stock rotation - FIFO)Daily hosting of tastings for guestsEngaging guests in conversations about personal wine preferences, items on the food menu etc, resulting in wine recommendations, as opposed to mere order taking. This includes guided trips to the wine cellars.Serving wine & champagne and ensuring regular top up during serviceEnsure that all drinks are served in the correct glasses, at the correct temperature and where applicable with the correct garnish.Maintaining a high profile and tactful personal manner with guests during service timesOffering digestifs after dinnerLiaising with the Executive Chef with regards to menu items, in order to ensure best possible wine pairing experience for guests, and communicating suggestions to other service staffPromoting wine tours – Stellenbosch and ConstantiaPlanning and Organising the wine tour, for interested guestsReceiving, checking and unpacking orders – inform Sommelier of any discrepanciesKeep wine cellars in immaculate appearance and order.Daily stock takes of bar and assist in managing beverage and Wine stock for villas Assist with monthly stock takes and investigate discrepancies in conjunction with SommelierEnsure that cellars are stocked (within par level quantities) and communicating shortages and ‘out of stocks’ to SommelierMonitor temperature and humidity on daily basis, to ensure ideal conditions for ageing and serviceKeep cellars stocked in a clean and orderly (and universally understandable for other staff members) mannerTo keep abreast of wine industry innovations, trends, new suppliers and products at all times REQUIREMENTS:Excellent knowledge about South African wines, wine regions and vineyards, varietals, vintagesKnowledge of international winesKnowledge of bar set up and cocktails, beers, spiritsKnowledge of cellar managementMust be able to speak with authority – e.g. know when wines are too young, or have gone bad.CharmingFinesseMatureSophisticatedWell travelledGreat etiquetteExcellent guest relations skills and an obsession with serviceMust be able to Multi-TaskMust be flexibleMust be able to plan and organise effectivelyExcellent interpersonal skills – Must be able to communicate with international guestsFluent in spoken and written EnglishExcellent attention to detailExcellent time managementComputer literate, including MICROS, Word, Excel, OPERA (beneficial)Must be of sober habitsNeat and presentable QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCECompletion of a formal wine qualification, preferably internationally recognized, e.g. WSET Level 3Minimum 3 years industry related (wine service) practical experience in a 5* or similar environmentWe are offering:R10 000 + 6% pension and 50% medical aid30 consecutive days annual leave8 days off per monthPlease send your CV along with details of three contactable references and a recent face photograph