Sommelier - Bantry Bay

High end Fine Dining Restaurant at an award-winning Hotel in Bantry Bay is looking for a Sommelier. This position requires a charismatic guest orientated person with great attention to detail and passion for wine, to manage and control the wine selection, storage, sales and training.

• Training of other restaurant staff.
• Pairing of food and wine with set menus, a la carte and special events.
• Conduct wine tasting for lodge guests and VIPs.
• Follow trends in the beverage industry and align the offering of beverages through trends.
• Ensure the presentation and temperature of all drinks are correct.
• Updating the winelist as necessary.
• Placing orders for all wines and other beverages.
• Meet with suppliers and find new and exciting wines to add to our portfolio.
• Ensure that the wine service area is set up and ready for service.
• Ensure that there is enough stock and equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is in working order & report if not.
• Conduct temperature checks.
• Ensure a minimum loss through breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders.
• Monthly stocktake of beverages and managing a healthy beverage cost.
• Promote guest satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Certificate from Cape Wine Academy/WSET Level 2.
• At least 2 - 3 years Sommelier experience
• In-depth knowledge of wines - grape varieties and regions, harvest times, climates, soils and wine-making process and being able to communicate and explain this to guests
• Passionate about wine and the hospitality industry.
• Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to maintain a professional working relationship with all departments.
• Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele.
• Must be well-presented & enthusiastic.
• Flexibility and Accountability.