Junior Sommelier

Job Description

The Jr Sommelier’s specific scope of responsibility will mainly fall into the following areas, but at all times standard procurement and approval processes at a property level must be followed.

• Creation and update of the wine list and wine by the glass offerings, and overall control and maintenance of the wine cellar
• In cooperation with culinary operations and recreation, plan & execute wine of month, promotions, wine dinners, and guest wine tasting.
• Maintaining/stocking all related wine equipment
• Ongoing colleague training and development on wine knowledge, including daily departmental training
• Pioneer wine up-selling initiatives
• Controlling open wines to avoid spoilage
• Joining wine events/tasting outside the resort and become a recognised expert in the community.
• Build a network of other talented F&B professionals in other properties who might be recruited in future.
• Able to lead wine tasting with guests
• Conduct monthly wine inventory with cost controller
• Oversee the wine offers in room (mini-bar)
  

Qualifications

• College diploma in Hotel/Bar Management or related field
• Previous experience as a Jr Wine Sommelier/Guru
• Previous experience in managing a team of bartenders.
• Passion for teamwork
• Extensive knowledge of wines and other beverages
• Excellent guest service skills
• WSET Certification