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The Jr Sommelier is responsible to create wine lists, order wines and maintain and rotate wine stock. Provide wine suggestions to go with particular types of food, based on their knowledge of wine pairing, or suggest wines based on guests' taste preferences.
Job Responsibility:
Maintaining accurate beverage program: wine list updates, POS system, etc
Training the staff on beverage program, across all Food & Beverage outlets
Train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline employees in the Resort’s Main Restaurant to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met
Organize, direct and control the work of employees in the Resort’s Main Restaurant
Ensure maximum guest satisfaction through providing exceptional service and attention to guests and colleagues alike
Running the shift as a manager on duty when necessary, completing all necessary opening and closing procedures
Manage wine cellar, including proper receipt, storage, inventory and ordering of beverage products
Develop and maintain controls for beverage costs in order to maximize profitability (this may also include food & labor costs)
Providing reports and analytics on beverage sales & costs
Participating in regular staff meetings to keep employees informed of hotel policies and changes as well as ways to increase sales and service
Hosting events and tastings for guests
Performing other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and department needs
Take steps to remedy any inventory, sales forecast, and budget discrepancies
Work the floor of the restaurant, helping guests select the appropriate beverage selections for their meal, and serving the guests
Provide professional beverage service, not limited to correct service temperature, glassware and attitude
Encourage and foster staff development, including providing information on outside educational opportunities
Develop educational material focused on wine knowledge, proper service, and professional standards for staff across all Food & Beverage areas
Maintain excellent beverage knowledge, not limited to wine through educational activities and professional relationship building within the wine-industry
Requirements:
College degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management or Beverage Management preferred
Certified wine and beverage education through CMS, WSET and other preferred
Required at least 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent
Required strong knowledge of Napa Valley and surrounding areas
Require a working technical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and all corporate policies and procedures
This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization
What we offer:
Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts