The Sommelier position is responsible for the development and management of the Wine Program including the Wine List. The Sommelier must have a great personality and be able to communicate with members and guests that might share different levels of wine knowledge, and must be able to promote and grow the Wine Program.
Job Duties:
Learn guests names and address them by name whenever possible. Responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory, organizing and selling wine for all departments. Oversee all wine purchases and cost management. Oversee the Wine program duties (introduction of new vendors, wineries, etc.) Assist 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. Develop a training program for all Team Members to improve their knowledge of wine tasting and wine service. Train Team Members in order to maximize their understanding of wine specific to their departments 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 Lockers, cellars, POS and storage areas of inventory, updated and reconciled with physical inventory. Responsible for developing an annual budget for wine sales for each fiscal year.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be passionate about wine Must possess superior people skills The ability to determine wine faults and maintain proper temperatures in order to showcase products at their maximum potential. A strong knowledge of food and beverage pairings. Solid understanding of pricing, budgets and cost controls. Operation and programming knowledge of a point of sales system. Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong computer skills Named after our small village in central Peloponnese, Louká is an ode to family, tradition and philoxenia. Our menu offers rustic Greek cuisine, prepared in the simplest ways. Estiatorio Louká pays homage to the small villages throughout Greece, who with their farmers, craftsmen and occupants, have permanently embedded our love for Greek cuisine. Louká is our interpretation of Greek culture and family, where it is most often celebrated at the dinner table.
Pay:
$25.00 - $30.00 / hour
Pay:
Tips Supplemental income Bonus pay
Benefits:
Employee discount Paid training
Job Type:
fulltime, parttime
Schedule:
Weekend availability Holidays Day shift Night shift
Education:
Bachelor's degree Work location: On-site Beverly Hills, CA. 340 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Benefits
Bonuses/Stipends
Professional Development
Dental Insurance
Discounts/Reimbursements
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