sommelier
Posted on
June 27, 2024
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Employer details
Azuridge Estate Hotel
Job details
Job Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Sommelier to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of wines and the ability to provide exceptional wine recommendations to enhance our guests' dining experience.
Duties:
· Curating and updating wine lists
· Designing, updating and managing Beverage menus
· Working with managers to curate beverage menus for events and culinary offering
· Recommending food and wine pairings to clients
· Showcasing and informing clients about the different wine varieties
· Managing orders for all beverages ensuring adequate inventory levels for all events and service
· Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all departments
· Assist team members and guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service
· Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service
· Build a unique beverage program at Azuridge
· Contacting and negotiating prices with vendors and wine makers
· Organizing and managing wine tasting events
· Reviewing and ensuring that the wine cellar is always stocked
· Ensuring compliance to the food and health safety measures and regulations
· Arranging and using proper glassware for serving wine
· Ensuring that open wine bottles are stored properly
· Manage all beverage related inventory
· Ensuring glassware is at levels needed for all banquet and A la Carte Service for the year
· Lead Dining and event beverage team by attracting, recruiting, training and appraising talented personnel
· Manage all beverage day-to-day operations within budgeted guidelines and to the highest standards
· Develop front of house team, ensuring there is a beverage lead on for all shifts to maintain standards and controls
· Establish targets, KPI?s, schedules, policies and procedures
· Respond efficiently and accurately to customer complaints
· Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
· Implement policies and protocols that will maintain future beverage operations
· Serving as a brand ambassador for the dining room by interacting with customers and promoting the establishments image
· Build a positive family-oriented culture among team
· Organize and supervise shifts
· Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity
· Estimate future needs for goods, beverage utensils supplies
· Manage restaurant?s good image and suggest ways to improve it
- Provide detailed information about different wines, including regions, vintages, and flavor profiles
- Maintain proper storage conditions for wines to preserve quality and taste
- Conduct wine tastings and educational sessions for staff and customers
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create wine pairing menus for special events
- Stay updated on industry trends and new wine releases
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Sommelier in a fine dining establishment
- Extensive knowledge of different types of wines, regions, and production methods
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with guests and team members
- Certification from a recognized sommelier program is preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of customer service
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Skills:
- Food service
- Food handling
- Bartending
- Cash handling
- Customer service
- POS system operation
- Restaurant experience
Join our team as a Sommelier and elevate our guests' dining experiences with your expertise in the world of wines.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Dental care
* Extended health care
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every Weekend
* Holidays
* Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
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LocationFoothills, AB
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
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