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Sommelier

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

The Sommelier's primary responsibility is to manage all aspects of the beverage operations with a focus on beverage service in the restaurants and bars. Responsible to collaborate with chefs, manage the wine cellar, and ensure wines are served correctly. 

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work together with the Head Sommelier and Beverage Manager to maintain a full oversight of the overall beverage stock on hand and the par stock levels in all restaurants and bars 

• Assist Guests in their choice of beverage and promote all products of the beverage program (wine, cocktails, spirits, sake, cigars) 

• Participate in organizing and supervising wine tastings and Guest lectures together with the Beverage Manager and Head Sommelier 

• Assist the Hotel Inventory Manager with the delivery of beverage orders 

• Support Bartenders and Jr Bartenders in conducting physical stocktake; monitor and deplete slow moving items 

• Ensure daily depletions match actual sales and charges are applied to Residents and Guests accounts and inform F&B Management of depleted items to the Beverage Manager in managing the onboard Wine Program 

• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware 

• Manage wine cellar and ensure it’s fully stocked. Train wait staff on available wines 

• Administrative tasks as relevant to the department, including reporting, recording of Residents’ preferences, creating/revising SOPs and job descriptions and developing and executing punch lists and operational action plans, as well as managing operational software systems 

• Supervising, coaching and training Mixologists, Bartenders, Bar Waiters and Bar & Pool Stewards 

• Adhere to budgets and place orders to provisioning schedules whilst maintaining par stock levels and minimizing waste and breakage 

• Comply with all health and safety regulations 

• Any additional duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum two-tree years of Sommelier experience in an upscale establishment 

• Degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred 

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience on a luxury cruise ship, in a private country club or similar, luxury hotel or resort 

• Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role 

• Sommelier certification with CMS, Level 3 with WSET or a Professional Diploma from a well recognized Wine School preferred 

• 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 

• Good computer skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook required 

• Working knowledge of point of sales systems, inventory management systems, and computerized reservation systems required 

• Ability to create tasteful food and wine pairings 

• Good communication skills 

• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays 

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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.