Assistant Head Sommelier

Job Brief

The Assistant Head Sommelier is responsible for the Hotel's wine stock and the supervision of the day-to-day operation of all outlets and Room Service. He maintains Constance standards at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • • To anticipate the volume of business, taking into consideration the peak/low seasons, holidays and general activities in the Resort.
    • To inspect all outlet equipment such as decanters, openers, wine lists and refrigerators continuously and keep them well maintained to ensure proper functioning.
    • To re-evaluate and restructure the wine list(s) to an award winning level for all major global publications.
    • To develop and maintain the highest standard of quality as they relate to presentation, supervision and control of wine service in all outlets, In Villa Dining and Excursions.
    • To build and maintain a strong and efficient sales & support team within supervisors and employees.
    • To create loyal and trustworthy staff who take pride in their work, thereby providing the highest level of service possible.

• • • To be constantly inspecting all outlets and In Villa Dining for clean, presentable and updated wine lists.
    • To assist in preparing the annual wine sales plan and promotion matrix.
    • To finalize the weekly roster to be posted six days before the actual date.
    • To adhere to the rules & regulations of the Resort.
    • To conduct wine inventories on a regular basis, together with the Cost Controller and the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager.
    • Advise on slow moving items and recommend required action, where and when necessary.
    • To review wine sales in all outlets on a regular basis.
    • Schedule monthly staff training.
    • To ensure that all outlet managers are fully aware of current and future house pours, new additions and estimated sales targets.
    • To maintain communications with all other Resort' departments.
    • To create a sound and strong working relationship with all staff and help to develop their maximum potential.

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience as Assistant Head of Sommelier level in 5* resort environment.
• WSET Level 3 and 4 or similar (AIS level 3 - court of master sommelier advanced)
• We require candidates with exceptional wine knowledge
• Must have experience with developing wine menus, costing and have great contacts with wine suppliers worldwide.
• Additional languages are an advantage; Italian and French etc.
• We need hard working, well-presented, creative individuals who have lots of personality, strong communication skills and be real extroverts .

• Contact: Recruitment Team
• Reference: CatererGlobal/CTG-CONST-4332
• Job ID: 99142923