Sommelier - French Restaurant

What You Will Be Responsible For

• You will report directly to Restaurant Manager with supported by the Hotel Sommelier across the Hotel working in partnership with a shared responsibility to implement Restaurant-specific programs & list changes.
• Supporting the Head Sommelier in developing our food and wine pairings and providing wine knowledge and training to the Front-of-House team
• Assisting in management of our wine list and cellar, and all which are available by the glass
• Delivering our ethos and values to ensure a memorable customer experience
• Providing the attention to detail that we need to push standards forward
• Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times to always meet our guest’s expectations to enhance and maintain the Four seasons reputation
• Building a strong product knowledge so our food, beverages and ethos can be communicated to guests
• Working with the F&B management and kitchen to ensure clear communication to enhance the guest experience.
• Do a weekly manual count of what is in the cellar. The Junior Sommelier is responsible for conducting inventory and knows the stock and dollars tied up in the wine cellar.
• Coordinate with Hotel Sommelier to update wine program for the hotel in all outlets especially your own.
• Update the newest releases to know what wines are hot on the market and coveted by the guests
• Management of stock rotation, drinking windows and spoilage to be within tolerance of beverage cost targets across list composition including issues of shrinkage as well as maintaining an accurate list.
• Achieving wine revenues & wine selling strategy based on the budgets.
• You will be homed for service in assigned restaurant & only on demand from other venue will go and assist for wine service.

What You Will Bring

• At least 2 - 5 years’ previous experience as Sommelier from restaurant or hotel or at least talented Bartender who familiar with wine selling.
• Excellent knowledge of wines, Wine paring with food, also spirits and cocktails.
• College education or equivalent experience;
• Previous employment experience in a similar position with other luxury Hotels will be an added advantage
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• Positive attitude with a generous and uplifting team approach.
• Ability to proactively anticipate and prioritize the needs of the guest.
• Energetic and professional approach to his/her craft.