Sommelier – 5* Deluxe Hotel – East Sussex - £13500 – Immediate Start – Accommodation Available

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Job Description

Sommelier – 5* Deluxe Hotel – East Sussex - £13500 – Immediate Start – Accommodation Available

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: SOMMELIER

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF JOB: To organise the service of refreshments as
ordered to customers, both resident and non resident, using good social skills and selling techniques.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Sommelier
Restaurant Manager

MAIN DUTIES

1. To ensure that you are familiar with and have a working knowledge of the Wine
List.

2. To ensure that you know the range of drinks available and understand the pricing.

3. To ensure that proper mis-en-place is prepared for each service.

4. To assist customers with their choice of wine or drink and to take the appropriate
orders.

5. To organise and assist with the service of beverages along with the correct accompaniments, using the correct equipment and glasses, to the standard laid
down by the Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier.

6. To ensure that correct handling, use, storage and cleaning of all liquor service equipment.

7. To ensure that you are aware of, and comply with the Licensing Laws.

8. To be aware of all facilities in the Hotel, in case of customer queries.

9. To be aware of and comply with the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Health , Hygiene and
Training and co-operate in all training procedures.

10. To study the advance business forecasts and programmes, and liaise with the Restaurant Manager and Food and Beverage Office about any anticipated problems.

11. To deputise in the absence of the Head Sommelier.

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12. To assist and advise as to the content of the Wine Lists and offer any advice as to particular wines on them.

13. To identify any sub-standard stock and ensure it is handled accordingly.

14. To ensure that a tight control is kept on all stock used and that all checks are raised and processed correctly and are either paid or charged to account.

15. To assist in other areas of the Restaurant as needed.

16. To carry out any reasonable request made by the Restaurant Manager, Deputy Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To be aware of and comply with the Hotel’s Rules and Regulations.

2. To be aware of and comply with the Hotel’s Policy on Health and Safety at
Work.

3. Carry out all duties in a safe manner, having regard to the health, safety and welfare of self, other members of staff, guests and other persons on Hotel.
premises.

4. To be polite at all times reporting any complaints to the Head of Department.

5. To report any suspicious incidents, substances, objects or characters immediately to the Duty Manager.

6. To be smart at all times whilst on duty and wear the correct uniform. Personal
hygiene to be of the highest standard.

7. To act as Sales Person, promoting the image of the Hotel at all times.

8. Report and hand over any lost property.