The role of the Sommelier is to offer recommendations on the best pairing to the guests. Sommelier responsibilities include wine serving and upselling and providing the wine selections to the guests and providing assistance to the FOH team members when it is necessary.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Sommelier Team in all tasks
- Assists guests with wine selections in a helpful, thoughtful, and gracious manner
- Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
- Informing guests on the variety of wines available
- Store open bottles properly to maintain taste
- Training FOH team members on available wines in the absence of Assistant Head Sommelier or Head Sommelier
- Complying with health and safety regulations
- Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned
- Interacts closely with Bar & FOH team and promotes an image of professionalism and gallantry at all time
- Work closely with Sommelier team to update wine list when it is necessary
Job Requirements:
- Certification as a Sommelier or a Degree in Hospitality is beneficial
- Previous experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward, or in a Hospitality role in fine dining concept
- Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types
- Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries
- An understanding of the wine making process. Ability to perform manual labor
*The job of the Sommelier may require long hours, covering different shifts and working during public holidays, as well as walking and standing for the entire shift (up to 10 hours).
