Sommelier

About the role

What attracts the best people to work? The same qualities that attract the best customers. The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) engages in Enlightened Hospitality which begins with how we treat our teammates. This determines how they treat the guests who visit our hotels and restaurants. This approach produces a team that cares about our guests, our stakeholders, and the physical assets under our care. However talented and committed the team may be, it must be led by dedicated, experienced professionals with the skills to teach and lead other team members. As the Restaurant Sommelier you will be the wine steward and assist with all things regarding the wine program at your location. You will be responsible for taking over the inventory, ordering in terms of Par levels, and assisting in wine education and sales at the restaurant. As a member of our team, you will be leading and working alongside like-minded individuals in a safe, energetic, and creative environment. Our team strives to collaborate, show compassion, and demonstrate a strong work ethic to provide superior hospitality. We believe that our success begins with you.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members and guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations and selection for perfect pairing with their dinner, decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Train team members in order to maximize their understanding of wine specific to the restaurant menu and proper service techniques including glassware, pour levels, storage, beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences.
• Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware and in proper condition.
• Maintain all beverage lists to be accurate, up to date and free of errors.
• Maintain all Wine inventory.
• Control costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
• Avoids legal challenges by conforming to the regulations of the alcoholic beverage commission.
• Maximizes bar profitability by ensuring portion control; monitoring accuracy of charges.
• Handles cash, bank deposits, credit statements in a timely fashion.
• Informs Controller of any overages or shortfalls immediately.
• Maintain safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; developing and implementing disaster plans; maintaining security and sprinkler systems; maintaining parking lot and walkways.
• Maintains ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
• Attend manager meetings, per the GM’s request when asked.
• Assist the management team in human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and counseling employees.