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