Sommelier

POSITION TITLE: SOMMELIER
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
JOB TYPE: FRONT OF HOUSE
EXPERIENCE: 3 YEARS +
EDUCATION: SOMMELIER CERTIFIED

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sommelier is responsible for supervising the wine and spirits list selections, inventory, and sales. She/he is also responsible for increasing wine sales by selling to guests and educating staff on wine and selling techniques.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Endorse responsible alcohol sales and service and ensures compliance with local alcohol service regulations
• Uphold appropriate beverage inventory through weekly wine ordering with the Beverage Director
• Ensure beverage service is maintained at the utmost of quality levels and all staff is trained in proper serving techniques
• Responsible for the recommendation and sales of wine and other beverages to guests and bottle wine sales of the premises.
• Work toward target revenue per guests and revenue per month
• Educate front of house and chefs about wine/wine pairing to ensure all service staff knows wine selections to recommend with each dish.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of the wine list
• Schedule and teach wine education classes with the staff
• Schedule wine trainings with wine representatives to teach the staff
• Keep wine rooms tidy and in order.
• Ensure new deliveries are stored properly, wine list and POS are all updated to reflect new items.
• Monitor pricing to ensure wine list and POS are correct and makes price change recommendations
• Ensure corked and spoiled wines get returned to suppliers and credit is issued
• Converse with guests during service. Be able to entertain with a sensible conversation.
• Be a presence in the dining room.

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Strong influence, interpersonal and communication skills
• Teaching and selling skills
• General knowledge of all Restaurant computer systems
• Able to quickly integrate into a team
• Sommelier certified

POSITION TITLE: SOMMELIER
REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER
JOB TYPE: FRONT OF HOUSE
EXPERIENCE: 3 YEARS +
EDUCATION: SOMMELIER CERTIFIED

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sommelier is responsible for supervising the wine and spirits list selections, inventory, and sales. She/he is also responsible for increasing wine sales by selling to guests and educating staff on wine and selling techniques.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Endorse responsible alcohol sales and service and ensures compliance with local alcohol service regulations
• Uphold appropriate beverage inventory through weekly wine ordering with the Beverage Director
• Ensure beverage service is maintained at the utmost of quality levels and all staff is trained in proper serving techniques
• Responsible for the recommendation and sales of wine and other beverages to guests and bottle wine sales of the premises.
• Work toward target revenue per guests and revenue per month
• Educate front of house and chefs about wine/wine pairing to ensure all service staff knows wine selections to recommend with each dish.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of the wine list
• Schedule and teach wine education classes with the staff
• Schedule wine trainings with wine representatives to teach the staff
• Keep wine rooms tidy and in order.
• Ensure new deliveries are stored properly, wine list and POS are all updated to reflect new items.
• Monitor pricing to ensure wine list and POS are correct and makes price change recommendations
• Ensure corked and spoiled wines get returned to suppliers and credit is issued
• Converse with guests during service. Be able to entertain with a sensible conversation.
• Be a presence in the dining room.

QUALIFICATIONS & JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years professional experience
• Strong influence, interpersonal and communication skills
• Teaching and selling skills
• General knowledge of all Restaurant computer systems
• Able to quickly integrate into a team
• Sommelier certified