Sommelier

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Constantly and consistently exhibit Ocean House core values and standards of behavior including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards

• Serves as the ambassador to the Ocean House wine program internally and externally.
• Service our guests with utmost professionalism and knowledge.
• Maintains the Ocean House’s wine cellar.
• Assists Wine Director in Resort related catered events.
• Liaises with all associates and managers to provide wine service in all aspects to our guests.

The ability to interact with management and staff (at all levels) in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism is crucial to this role. Expert level verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the organization, cleanliness, stocking (rotating of inventory) of all wine cellars and store rooms.
• Receives deliveries and confirms accuracy of invoices
• Keeping out of stock list up to date
• Provides all manner of wine service for all Food and Beverage outlets
• Sets wine station for service
• Assists Wine Director in monthly inventories
• Assists Wine Director in staff training and motivation
• Establishes and maintains relationships with guests, members and co-workers

Qualifications:

• Introductory level certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent association.
• Minimum one year experience in fine dining (Forbes four star or higher) service.

• The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of wine knowledge, sales and service.
• This person must be exceedingly well organized, able to adapt to various situations, personable, willing to learn and grow and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small resort delivering the highest caliber of service to its guests.
• Skilled in organizing resources and prioritizing.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
• Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of POS, ordering, invoice systems
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation. Including Microsoft office and Wine List software.
• Knowledge of Classic and Modern wine regions from around the world.

• Expert people and sales skills
• Communicate effectively as a liaison between FOH and BOH to ensure guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible
• Engage guests with a pleasant greeting and discreet name usage while performing duties

• Assisting in all dining areas with service of wine, beverages, food and service as a whole, up to and including serving tables.
• All Forbes behavioral standards as they relate to Fine Dining and All Day Dining
• Able to describe with considerable detail all items on all menus
• Safe food handling practices must be followed

Qualifications:

• Introductory level certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent association.
• Minimum one year experience in fine dining (Forbes four star or higher) service.

• The ideal candidate will be experienced in all aspects of wine knowledge, sales and service.
• This person must be exceedingly well organized, able to adapt to various situations, personable, willing to learn and grow and enjoy the challenges of supporting a small resort delivering the highest caliber of service to its guests.
• Skilled in organizing resources and prioritizing.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently handle multiple, simultaneous, and complex tasks and projects
• Information research, analysis, and evaluation skills.
• Knowledge of POS, ordering, invoice systems
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse operation. Including Microsoft office and Wine List software.
• Knowledge of Classic and Modern wine regions from around the world.

• Expert people and sales skills
• Communicate effectively as a liaison between FOH and BOH to ensure guest experience is as enjoyable and effortless as possible
• Engage guests with a pleasant greeting and discreet name usage while performing duties

• Assisting in all dining areas with service of wine, beverages, food and service as a whole, up to and including serving tables.
• All Forbes behavioral standards as they relate to Fine Dining and All Day Dining
• Able to describe with considerable detail all items on all menus
• Safe food handling practices must be followed

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Please apply direct at Careers - Ocean House (oceanhouseri.com)