Job Responsibilities
As a Jr. Sommelier your role is to assist the Sommelier in the following:
- Have a high level of knowledge of wines, knowledge in pairing of wines to food and to be able to upsell to guests.
- Setting up, maintaining, and establishing physical placement of wine in cellars and cabinets in an organized and structured manner that is in coordination with the wine list
- Regular maintenance and updating of wine list to reflect current products and vintages.
- Ensure that there is continuous and adequate feedback being communicated to the management team with regards to guest comments on the scope and content of the wine list.
- Responsible for maintaining guest expectations and recommending wines accordingly to ensure guest satisfaction with regards to the wine.
- Ensure communication with the management team to identify wines that need to be upsold in order to maintain stocks.
- Responsibility for maintaining the upkeep of the wine par levels
- Responsibility for the correct use and maintenance of glassware and other wine related equipment in the restaurant including but not limited to wine list covers, ice buckets, decanting equipment, specialty glassware, bar equipment, cheque covers and POS equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining and executing all the special beverage promotions designed to increase beverage sales in the restaurant in regard to wine.
- Maintain and update sales records and report any changes in stock such as vintage changes, shortage of wines and 86'd wines.
- To assist in the management of the front of house and wine team to ensure the smooth running of the restaurant
- Maximizing sales opportunities through wine sales
- To maintain Order of Service standards
- To carry out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas.
- To regularly educate staff on wine knowledge, specifically pertaining to the restaurant's wine programMonthly Inventory of Wine and all related Beverage
Job Requirements
Education & Certification
Diploma/Degree in hospitality or related field preferred
Experience
Minimum 2 years experience in the wine trade and passionate about wine service
Other Prerequisite
Possess excellent communication skills
Willing and able to work on shifts, weekends, and public holidays and in smoking environment
Extensive knowledge of all wines and wine service, encompassing alcoholic or non-alcoholic items.
