Sommelier/ Beverage Supervisor

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

·  Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system.
·  Attend wine tastings and training to continue self education and development.
·  Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines.
·  Decant wines appropriately to the wine type.
·  Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.
·  Monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and amounts of wine, proper storage and disposal of wines, and replenishing cellar as needed.
·  Train and educate server and bartender staff on wine origin, vintage, styles, and pairings.
·  Pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item.
·  Conduct vintage and BIN number checks.
·  Request new wines and products to complement existing menu selections.
·  Conduct staff wine tastings per company SOP and applicable laws.
·  Conduct period inventories to ensure percentage cost is at or below budgeted levels.
·  Order and conduct inventory of specialty wine equipment and glassware.
·  Create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants.
·  Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs.
·  Meet with wine distributors, wineries, and purveyors to stay abreast of latest products and ensure positive vendor relationships.
·  Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. Communicate with guests, other employees, and/or departments to ensure guest needs are met. Ensure staff is working together as a team. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs. Complete scheduled inventories of supplies, food, and liquor. Check stock and requisition necessary supplies. Obtain assigned bank and ensure accuracy of contracted monies, obtaining change required for expected business level, and keeping bank secure at all times. Communicate last call at designated closing time.
·  Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

 

 

 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​team, and  become  the best version of you.