Sommelier

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Job Description For Sommelier

Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To control the hotel's wine dispensary, keeping a tight stock control, maximizing revenue and ensuring high quality guest service. Assist guests with wine and beverage pairing to complement menu.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assist customers with their choice of wine or drink and to take the appropriate orders

- Ensure that the proper mise-en-place is prepared for each meal service

- Organize, supervise and assist with the service of beverages

- Ensure correct handling, use, storage and cleaning of all liquor service equipment

- Ensure that a tight control is kept on all stock used, and that all checks are raised and processed correctly, and are either paid or charged to account

- Develop and maintain all wine-related staff training programs

- Liaise and coordinate with wine purveyors for wine updates, training and promotions

- Attend daily F&B meetings and monthly staff meetings to discuss wine updates

- Hold one-to-one sommelier meetings to establish and monitor targets and achievements

- Work with Culinary team to devise harmonious food & wine pairings for menu updates

- Develop budget plan and record, monitor and present a clear Sales Mix Record

- Maintain updated Wine List while liaising with Restaurant manager and F&B manager

- Work on special projects to strengthen the Hotel's position as a market leader in wine

- Regularly inspect quality of opened wine in F&B Outlets

- Comply with Hotel's policy and procedures on Fire, Health, Hygiene and Training

- Contribute to the restaurant operations if needed

- Be knowledgeable of hotel information to be able to answer guest inquiries

Work Experience

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

- Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English

- Experienced in all aspects of restaurant service and management

- Must be well presented and professionally groomed at all times

- Strong leadership, interpersonal and training skills to motivate employees as a team

- High degree of professionalism, creativity, business acumen, energy and determination

- Proven organizational skills, able to set and meet deadlines with quality results

- Deep wine and food knowledge and expertise

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

- Certification as a Sommelier or a Degree in Hospitality is beneficial

- Previous experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward will be preferred

- Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types

- Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries