Sommelier at Passerine
Job Description
Passering is looking for someone with a teamwork mindset, discipline, and a strive for excellence and learning. The ideal candidate will be passionate about hospitality and possess strong wine and service knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Enhance Guest Experience: Collaborate to continuously improve guest experience, service quality, and operational effectiveness while increasing wine sales.
- Wine and Beverage Recommendations: Assist guests with wine and beverage selections that complement their meals, and communicate guest preferences to the manager.
- Wine Selection and Maintenance: Assist in selecting wines and spirits, place wine orders, and maintain the wine cellar, ensuring inventory balance and control.
- Staff Education: Create and lead wine education classes for the team to advance their knowledge and skills.
- Operational Support: Assist team members as needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations, including performing side work and maintaining clean, functional equipment.
- Previous experience with POS and inventory systems
- Communication with the team up to date of all changes to the wine list and the wine program.
- Thrive in fast-paced environment while following steps of service.
- Collaborative team-player is a must
JOB KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Certified Sommelier or higher certification preferred, with a deep knowledge of wine regions, grape varietals, production methods, and wine service techniques
- Previous experience as a Sommelier in a fine dining restaurant or similar upscale establishment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required
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