Sommelier, Octagon

About the role

Sommeliers at Montage Palmetto Bluff are passionate creators of authentic, personalized experiences. They are responsible for administering the sale of beverages, guiding guests through the wine list, and educating and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Administer the sale of beverages in outlet, lounge, and banquet functions
• Teach and mentor bartenders, servers, and other associates involved in the sale of alcoholic beverages
• Guide guests through the wine list, offering detailed descriptions and recommendations based on their preferences and menu selections
• Educate associates about wine regions, grape varietals, flavor profiles, and food pairings through training sessions, tastings, and educational materials
• Conduct associate training on wine service standards, including proper decanting, pouring, and presentation techniques
• Maintain the wine cellar in optimal condition, ensuring proper temperature, humidity, and storage conditions to preserve wine quality
• Conduct regular inventory audits, monitor wine aging, and track cellar rotation to minimize waste and maximize profitability
• Work with restaurant management to oversee beverage costs and pricing
• Attend daily pre-shift meetings
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside of the normal scope of duties, based on business needs

Requirements

• Passionate about spirits, wine, and food
• Personable and love engaging with guests
• Open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• Trustworthy and have integrity
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Basic communication skills
• One year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations, a plus
• Prior micros or other systems experience, a plus
• Certificate of completion from the Guild of Sommeliers, a plus
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Must have basic communication skills
• Must have one year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations, a plus
• Must have prior micros or other systems experience, a plus
• Must have a Certificate of completion from the Guild of Sommeliers, a plus
• Must have luxury hotel experience, a plus

Skills

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
• Basic communication skills
• One year minimum of experience in food and beverage operations, a plus
• Prior micros or other systems experience, a plus
• Certificate of completion from the Guild of Sommeliers, a plus
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

Benefits

• Free meals
• Free uniforms and cleaning
• Ongoing community outreach events
• Hotel discounts
• Associates’ events throughout the year
• Healthcare benefits
• 401k retirement plan with company matching

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.