Head Sommelier

Job Detail

The Head Sommelier to create our wine menu and offer recommendations on the best pairings. The responsibilities of Head Sommeliers include supervising wine serving, collaborating with suppliers to upgrade selections, and providing wine recommendations to guests. Principal Accountabilities: 2.1 Works with restaurant management to create and maintain a top tier wine program. 2.2 Assists guests with wine selections in a helpful, thoughtful, and gracious manner. 2.3 Create opportunities to increase the wine sale in the restaurant. 2.4 Ensures that the restaurant is properly stocked with the appropriate amount of glassware, wine lists, coasters, label removers, wine buckets, candles, etc prior to, and throughout, service. 2.5 Create and sustain excellent wine display at the restaurant. 2.6 Informing guests on the variety of wines available. 2.7 Training the team about wine menu list and upselling techniques. 2.8 Training FOH team members to increase their knowledge regarding wine pairings. 2.9 Developing new vendors and negotiating prices with vendors. 2.10 Organizing wine tasting events. 2.11 Complying with health and safety regulations. 2.12 Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned. Communication & Working Relationships: 3.1 Interacts closely with Bar team and promotes an image of professionalism and gallantry at all time. 3.2 Work closely with the Director of F&B to update wine list when it is necessary.