Sommelier

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About the role

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will have an effective presence on the floor, driving our wine experience for our guests with thoughtful pairings and meaningful connections. You will be responsible for managing the cellar and training the team. This is a key position and the successful candidate will need to have a strong focus on excellence, plenty of enthusiasm and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities include

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Training and upskilling the team; in food and wine pairings
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Making wine purchase suggestions that would complement seasonal, local and international menu's
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Regular stock-take and maintenance of our cellar
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Facilitate wine appreciation events

About you

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A passion for service delivery and the Hospitality Industry
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Excellent wine knowledge with proven ability to engage guests and increase wine sales
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Knowledge and ability to train junior Food & Beverage Attendants
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Minimum 3 years relevant experience
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Impeccable personal grooming
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Effective communication skills
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Exceptional organisational skills
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Flexibility and maturity in approach - must be able to work shifts, including weekends

We offer

We offer staff lunches and dinners and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners. In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week.

Due to our remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport.

Core to the success of the individual in this role is that their personal values are aligned with those of Rosewood Hotels: Ownership, Passionate, Transparent, Innovative and Collaborative.

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you.