Summary:

The sommelier will work closely with the management team to develop and maintain a successful wine program throughout the property.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Advise guests on wine choices based on individual preferences, while enhancing the experience for the guest and profitability for the restaurant. Assist with the creation of wine lists appropriate to the venue, ensuring that these lists are accurately printed and changed when necessary. Record and manage wine inventory. Create and distribute training materials for the staff to ensure that they are knowledgeable on all products offered; conduct tastings of these products on a quarterly or as needed basis. Communicate any 86’d items to both the management team and staff. Maintain an active floor presence, proactively approaches guests and/or servers to offer assistance. Responsible for suggestive sales, proper delivery and description of wine, and properly pouring and refilling of wine in the dining room. Provide outstanding customer service in a timely manner to both guests and fellow team members Perform other duties as assigned