April 2014: Enjoying wine with the Biodynamic calendar
February 2014: Somm-times you give yourself a bad name
January 2014: Some ways (as a diner) you can get better service.
Sommelier at The Oyster Box
Minimum Requirements:
- A diploma in Hotel Management
- 3-4 years experience as a Sommelier in a 4/5 star hotel
- Strong knowledge of wine service procedures
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
Basic salary R18 000 – R20 000
Please forward your CV to meigner
Sommelier at La Colombe
Start: August 1st
Basic Pay: R200 per shift (4hr)
R300 Sundays
R400 public holidays
2%commission of wine sales
1% commission of waiters tips
Work Period: 6pm – 10pm
Sunday lunch: 11am – 3pm
Let us know on info@sommeliers.org.za if you’re interested
Sommelier at Myoga
The applicant needs to be aware of current trends with a flair for creating award winning wine lists.
To be considered for the job the applicant needs to have at least 2-3 years hands on experience in an upmarket restaurant or hotel working in the front of house.
It is expected that the applicant has a full working knowledge of beverage cost control and is able to do bi-monthly stock takes
Remuneration is based on experience but a market related salary will be offered.
The applicant is required to have their own transport as the shifts are in the evening.
Please forward your C.V and references with a recent photograph of yourself.
Junior sommelier at Rust en Vrede
Rust en Vrede Restaurant is looking for an aspiring, young individual searching for development within the hospitality industry. Previous experience working in an assistant role and wine education will have preference but is not a requirement, in-house training and study support will be provided.
Requirements
A minimum of 2 years front of house experience
Own transport as the restaurant only trades in the evening
Please send applications to dining@rustenvrede.com
Sommelier at Singita
| Title : | Sommelier |
| Category : | Employment offered |
| Ad Description: | We have a Sommelier position available that would cover our Internationally recognised and rewarded Lodges in the finest Game Reserves in Southern African.We offer the opportunity to work with what is recognised as the broadest, most in-depth Wine Maturation program in Africa with over 180 listings of mature and cutting edge contemporary wines produced by the finest producers working in SA. We offer working with, serving and tasting the finest premium SA wines in an inspirational manner with the most discerning and well-travelled guests from across the world. Formal training would cover sound wine knowledge, sales skills and admin accuracy. The physically demanding and mentally stimulating position offers a very positive career development and rewarding environment.The remuneration package will be structured based on knowledge, experience and formal training support offered by the company. Board and lodging fully included. T&C’s apply. Please forward your full CV with a personal motivation to. |
| Contact name : | Emma Booth |
| Email : | Emma.B@singita.com |
| Phone : | 013 735 5500 |
Sommelier
Minimum Requirements:
- A diploma in Hotel Management
- 3-4 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A SOMMELIER IN A 4/5 STAR HOTEL
- Strong knowledge of wine service procedures
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
Basic salary R18 000 – R20 0001 x Sommelier
Please contact: mp.a@mweb.co.za
Sommelier at Grand Roche
Sommelier at Grand Roche
Scope and General Purpose:
Ensuring the quality of service Bosman’s Restaurant and the Grande Roche Hotel is known for.
Responsible to:
Restaurant Managers
Key performance areas/duties:
- Responsible for the up keeping and maintenance of the Bosman’s, Bistro and Banqueting Wine lists.
- Representing the hotel both on duty and off duty
- Marketing of wines and winemakers to our guests.
- General sommelier service and wine tastings for all guests
- Maintain the Liquor Store, Maturation Cellar, Red Wine Cellar and fridges
- Training of staff if required
- Stock take
- Providing wines at various functions
- Helping with different wine shows and other wine events we have at the hotel.
- Service lunch and dinner
- Responsible for glass stock
- Selling of wine to guests for lunch and dinner (pairing included)
Please contact lairen@granderoche.co.za