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Job: Sommelier within the Kuma Hospitality Group
POSITION PURPOSE:
Responsible for the recommendation and sales of wine, sake and other beverages to guests and to help ensure the enjoyment of dining patrons at a Michelin-star level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
- Provide friendly, courteous and efficient service to all guests with making eye contact, smiling and maintaining proper posture.
- Being knowledgeable about different types and regions of wines from all over the world.
- Helping customers choose the correct wine for a meal and/or budget for either a la carte of tasting menus.
- Getting glassware as needed for wine service, including wine pairings.
- Notifies Beverage Director & Head Sommelier of any beverages that are 86ed or low.
- Assisting Beverage Director & Head Sommelier with recommendations for ordering wines that best fit the menu and patrons.
- Works as a member of the beverage team. Interacts with the service team in a positive manner. Assists others whenever needed.
- Interacts with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, particularly in resolving Guest complaints.
- Supports Beverage Director & Head Sommelier in preparing wine orders on a daily/weekly basis.
- Set up and break down every day before and after service.
- Anticipate and service the guest’s needs before requests are made.
- Follow proper time and attendance and uniform procedures
- Be ready to provide education throughout wine tastings, by the glass and pairing descriptions and assist with new team members.