Job Description

Key Performance Areas

• Work with the F&B Operations Manager to develop F&B SOPs for wine service and ensure these are embedded in operations
• Create and update the wine menu in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Operations Manager
• Recommend food and wine pairings
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices,
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste
• Manage the wine cellar and ensure par levels of stock available on guestsxe2x80x99 requests
• Train waitrons on available wines, and how these should be served
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors
• Oversee all wine purchased and cost management in line with budgets
• Organise wine tasting days or xe2x80x9cwine of the monthxe2x80x9d events
• Present results on wine product performance including recommendations for improved opportunities for revenue
• Responsible for monthly wine stock takes to minimise stock loss and ensure stock on hand balances with monthly sales and in line with hotel budgeted beverage cost%
• Count, care and store all specialized Operating Equipment needed for wine display, serving and storage (bottle stoppers; decanters; sable; thermometers etc.)
• Oversee that the wine cellar is neat, clean and stocked for customer usage
• Comply with all health and safety regulations
• Monitor standards in wine cellar; fridges and stores in line with hotel FCS ensuring that audit target are achieved.

• 3-year Hospitality Management Diploma
• Certification as a sommelier
• Certificate Course (4th level) in Wine From Cape Wine Academy

• Minimum of 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in food and beverage with 3 years as a wine steward
• Previous experience as a sommelier is an advantage

• Strong English communication skills
• Wine product knowledge
• Passion for wine
• Knowledge of food and beverage pairings
• Wine pricing and cost control
• Inventory & OE control procedures
• Business & financial acumen
• Proficient computer skills xe2x80x93 MS Office and F&B software systems
• Stakeholder management

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