Wine Connoisseur

Set Consulting is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sommelier to join our team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and updating wine lists, making recommendations on food and wine pairings, and advising guests on wines based on their personal tastes.

• Develop and implement wine lists that showcase a diverse selection of wines from around the world.
• Collaborate with chefs and the Food and Beverage Operations Manager to create wine and food pairing menus.
• Provide exceptional customer service by advising guests on wine selections and ensuring that wines are served at the correct temperature and in the proper glassware.
• Manage the wine cellar and ensure that par levels of stock are available to meet guest requests.
• Train waitstaff on wine knowledge and service standards.
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors and oversee all wine purchases and cost management in line with budgets.
• Organize wine tasting events and present results on wine product performance.
• Responsible for monthly wine stock takes to minimize stock loss and ensure stock on hand balances with monthly sales and in line with hotel budgeted beverage cost.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in food and beverage with 3 years as a wine steward.
• Previous experience as a sommelier is an advantage.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Wine product knowledge.
• Passion for wine.
• Knowledge of food and beverage pairings.
• Wine pricing and cost control.
• Inventory and OE control procedures.
• Business and financial acumen.
• Proficient computer skills - MS Office and F&B software systems.
• Stakeholder management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating and updating the wine menu in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Operations Manager.
• Recommending food and wine pairings.
• Advising guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices.
• Informing guests about different varieties of wines and prices.
• Ensuring wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.
• Managing the wine cellar and ensuring par levels of stock are available to meet guest requests.
• Training waitstaff on available wines and how these should be served.
• Negotiating purchase prices with vendors.
• Overseeing all wine purchased and cost management in line with budgets.
• Organizing wine tasting events.
• Presenting results on wine product performance.
• Responsible for monthly wine stock takes.