Cellar Master

Connect Caribé is a pioneering maritime ferry service dedicated to enhancing connectivity and fostering economic growth across the Caribbean region, providing seamless travel and trade solutions for both passengers and cargo.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary

Cellar Master will be responsible for extensive wine collection. Supervise the cleanliness and appearance of all lounges, wine cellars, bar pantries and open decks. Maintain sufficient inventory of bar support items to ensure an efficient bar operation. Estimate and order bar supplies, liquors, wines, or other beverages. 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises, supports and evaluates the performance of the subordinate beverage operation positions - Head Sommelier, Sommelier and Assistant Sommelier/ Wine Waiter/ Waitress/ Wine Attendant 

• Responsible for the overall on-the-job training of the sommeliers/ wind attendants and the rest of the cruise ship beverage operations personnel in wine and premium spirits knowledge, correct wine service, proper pouring styles and selling techniques 

• Responsible for assigning workstations to each of the Wine Attendants/ Sommeliers and supervising each station to ensure that the passengers are served in timely manner and up to the quality standards of the cruise line 

• Approve and oversee all bar requisitions, inventories, bar par levels, transfers, cocktail parties, time and locations, cost control, opening/closing bar hours, and working schedules 

• Prepares, the daily deposit, charges and staff sales daily 

• Maintains the integrity of the wine stand inventory 

• Ensures that the wine and bar sales targets are met and exceeded, maximizes existing opportunities and creates new ones to generate extra revenue, follows proper accounting procedures, requisitions, transfers and reconciliation of daily wine sales 

• Works in close cooperation with the ship's Provision Master regarding inventory of wines in the storeroom, loading, ordering and storing of wines, maintains and re-stocks the wine stands in all food and beverage outlets throughout the cruise ship 

• Conducts wine tastings, seminars and works in close cooperation with the ship's culinary division on wine and food pairing dinners and special events 

• Maintain personal demeanor to reflect the high standards of professionalism  

• Any other duties as assigned 

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Required Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent and Sommelier certification from a recognized Hotel School 

• Degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field preferred 

• Two-three years practical beverage managerial experience in upscale restaurant, hotel or resort, cruise ship experience is preferred 

• Excellent fine wines and premium beverages knowledge 

• Excellent communication skills and good command of the English language, knowledge of additional languages is a plus 

• Strong managerial skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment 

• Must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving drills, safety activities and training 

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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Functions, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time as per assigned position.