Job Summary
Act as a wine expert and create wine lists that pair with food menus. Recommend wine varieties to guests, supervise wine serving, and collaborate with winemakers to renew selections and get good prices. Delight the guests by helping them choose the best wine that complements their fare.
Job Responsibilities
Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Manager.
Recommend food and wine pairings to customers.
Advise the guests on wines based on their preferences and their food choices.
Inform the customers about the different varieties of wines and their prices.
Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.
Store open bottles properly to maintain a strong taste.
Manage wine cellar and ensure it’s fully-stocked at all times.
Train wait staff on available wines.
Negotiate purchase prices with vendors.
Organize wine tasting days or “wine of the month” events.
Ask guests for ID to verify legal drinking age.
Comply with all health and safety regulations.
Job Knowledge & Skills
• Extensive knowledge of different wines and their region of origin. Knowledge of the winemaking process.Good communication skills.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.
Job Experience
Minimum 5 years of total experience.
3 years of industry-related experience.
Minimum 1 year in GCC.
Competencies
Accountability
Collaboration
Food and Beverage Quality Management L2
Food Services Planning L2
Guest Relations L2
Leadership
Product/Service Management L2
Quality
Resilience
Wine and Beverages L2
Education
Certificate in Hospitality or any related field
Power International Holding (PIH) is a diversified business conglomerate, grouped into 5 main sectors: General Contracting, Agro-Food Industries, Real Estate Development, Lifestyle (Hospitality, Entertainment & Catering) and General Services. To ensure the sustainability and success of each businesses within the various sectors, we are committed to providing every entity with the tools and resources together with the central functional support to enable development and growth. We work in specialization, to ensure that each business strives to achieve the organization’s objectives and goals. Grouping is done through focus and trade excellence of organization leaders who proactively work together in multi-disciplinary groups, ensuring that each business thrives and flourishes.
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