Head Sommelier

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Overview: Leads the hotels wine program with expertise creativity and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This role oversees all aspects of wine service across the hotels restaurants bars lounges and banquet operations. The ideal candidate is a refined professional with deep wine knowledge exceptional guestfacing skills and the ability to curate a worldclass wine experience that reflects the hotels luxury standards.

Key Responsibilities

Wine Program Leadership

• Develop curate and maintain an exceptional wine list that reflects global trends regional specialties and the hotels culinary vision.
• Conduct regular reviews of wine inventory to ensure diversity quality and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wine suppliers distributors and vineyards.

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

• Provide personalized wine recommendations to guests ensuring memorable dining experiences.
• Lead tableside wine service with precision elegance and confidence.
• Collaborate closely with Executive Chef and F&B leadership to create wine pairings for menus tasting events and seasonal offerings.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Oversee all wine purchasing receiving storage and cellar organization.
• Monitor stock levels conduct monthly inventories and manage cost controls to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain wine quality.

Team Training & Development

• Train and mentor restaurant and bar teams on wine knowledge service standards and pairing techniques.
• Conduct regular tastings workshops and certification support for staff.
• Uphold and elevate the hotels service culture through continuous coaching.

Events & Brand Representation

• Design and host wine dinners tastings and exclusive guest experiences.
• Represent the hotel at industry events competitions and partnerships.
• Support marketing initiatives by contributing expertise to promotional content and storytelling.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certified Sommelier (WSET Level 3 or higher Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent).
• Minimum 57 years of sommelier experience in luxury hotels or finedining establishments.
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions varietals vintages and food pairing principles.
• Strong leadership communication and guestengagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage inventory budgets and supplier relationships.
• Professional appearance refined demeanor and commitment to fivestar service standards.