Sommelier

Essential Responsibilities

Operations

• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory controls, suppliers and equipment.
• Excellent knowledge of wines from around the world including New and Old World
• Responsible for advising on specific wines and maximizing wine sales in the restaurant
• Responsibility for stock control and ordering, wine cellar management
• Ability to up sell wine and to train and develop colleagues to do the same
• Ability to run wine tasting sessions for colleagues and guests
• Thorough knowledge of the menu at the Specialty Restaurant
• Ability to recommend wines according to the menu should guests ask
• Ability to serve wine
• Ability to disseminate wine knowledge to colleagues and instill passion in wine and willingness to learn more about it
• Oversees the proper and safe use  of all equipment
• Oversees the compliance of Anguilla liquor laws and all health regulations
• Keeps direct reports focused on guest satisfaction and desired financial results.
• Ensures service occurs according to operating and quality standards.
• Actively involved in the operation through daily interaction with both colleagues and guests
• Ensures compliance with all Food and Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensures compliance of company sanitation standards.
• Follows goals and objectives for all areas of responsibility and communicates effectively same to all colleagues.
• Directs colleagues to strive for continuous improvement and excellence in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintains an effective training and inspection program of all Beverage areas to ensure compliance of Health and Safety procedures and local laws.
• Follows Bar cleaning schedule and manages execution of work.
• Understands and communicates to colleagues the operating and maintenance procedures of all departmental equipment.
• Coordinates and supervises the ordering of Beverage equipment and supplies, seeking approval from the Director of Food & Beverage for purchasing
• Effectively evaluates and implements new service standards, supplies and equipment. 
• Maintains a strong working relationship with all departments to ensure effective communications for operational issues.
• Works closely with Director of Food & Beverage to develop, generate and increase annual sales.
• Effectively interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
• Each colleague is expected to carry out all reasonable requests by management which the colleague is capable of performing.

• Location:Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, CO

  Start Date: November 15th 2024

  Employment Type: Full-Time Seasonal  

  Schedule:Flexible schedule, some nights, weekends and holidays required

  Pay Rate: $21.00

  Benefits & Perks

• Ski Pass or Equivalent Bonus
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Career Development Trainings
• Discounts at Eye Pieces & Hotel Properties
• $500 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Apply by - November 15th 2024

Open unitl Filled 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food service or hospitality is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale systems and handling cash transactions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Why East West:

At East West our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at jobs.eastwest.com

East West Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify.