Sommelier
(Sommelier and Chef Jobs:
Hotels)
Full Time
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Whistler,
British Columbia
Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and a passion for food and wine. Four Seasons Resort Whistler is the only AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Resort in all of Canada.
As a Sommelier at the Four Seasons Resort Whistler, you would be responsible for providing complete information regarding wines and their compatibility with menu items.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Previous significant experience in a related position
- Hotel computer systems and adding machine knowledge
- Specialized training in wines
- Fluent English (written, spoken and reading)
- Strong wine knowledge
- Strong commitment to service
Applicants must hold a valid work authorization
In this role, you will:
- Greet guests and inquire about their interest in wine with their meal
- Provide complete information regarding wines and their compatibility with menu items
- Have extensive knowledge of wine lists as well as menu items and their preparation
- Assist servers with wine service
- Check back with guests to assure their satisfaction
- Support the management team on the resort wine reception
- Advise when requested the Conference Services and Catering clients about wine
- Keep in contact with wine storeroom to ensure availability and correctness of products
- Meet with purveyors to stay informed of product availability, potential new products, discounts, etc.
- Support the training program in conducting in-service training for staff and inform others of new product
- Entertain a continuous product training for outlet staff
- Manage and Control Beverage Cost & Budget
- Develop the sales and profitability in regards to beverage
- Revise the wine list on a continual basis
- Make pricing recommendations
- Deplete dead stock wines to keep inventories stable
- Communicate with the Food and Beverage managers on a daily basis
- Perform server’s duties when scheduled
- Respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation
- Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management and staff
How To Apply
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