Sommelier Job Description
Sommelier
provides expertise, advice, and pairing suggestions for other spirits and beverages, in addition to wine.
Sommelier Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective sommelier job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included sommelier job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintain restaurant’s wine and VIP wine inventory and wine storage cellar, including inventorying requisitioning product to bring inventory back to established PAR, setting up BIN’s and label all wine storage areas
Present guests with wine lists, assist with their selections to ensure a proper food and wine match, and encourage them to experiment with new wines
Cater to guest wine needs throughout dinner service, including but not limited to wine tastings, pouring/refilling wine glasses, answering guests’ questions, and providing memorable guest service
Possess commanding knowledge of the wine list, a thorough understanding of the menu and how the two pair, all other beverages offered
Must have explicit knowledge of all alcoholic beverages offered at The 10th, specifically regarding all wines represented on the wine list
Must have explicit knowledge of all restaurant food menus and item preparation to develop a wine program that works synonymously with the culinary programs, specifically wine pairings for all menu items
Actively work on the floor selling wine to guests, guiding guests through the wine list, and making recommendations based on guest preferences and menu selections, while maintaining a professional approach regarding price sensitivity
Maintain stock of wines with inventory pars in mind, rotate new stock with old, maintain wine store room and restaurant cleanliness
Ensure that restaurant’s wine list and offerings maintain current and that the wine menus are up-to-date and presentable
Maintain and adjust/reprint wine and beverage menus on a regular basis to reflect changes in stock and new or removed menu items
Sommelier Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Sommelier
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: TIPS, WSET, DLC, MS
Education for Sommelier
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the sommelier job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as University and Collage Degree in Hospitality, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Culinary, Business/Administration, Food Service management, Management, Restaurant Management, Tourism, Education, Hospitality Management
Skills for Sommelier
Desired skills for sommelier include:
Wines
Health and safety regulations
Beverages and their proper service
Wine
Wine list
Point of Sales systems and operations
Designated glassware and garnishes for each drink
All other beverages offered
Thorough understanding of the menu and how the two pair
Desired experience for sommelier includes:
Must have 1-2 years of sommelier experience - required
Must be knowledgeable of proper food safety and sanitation guidelines - required
Must have or obtain valid TIPS certification upon employment - required
Will be handling alcohol, and must be at least 21 years of age - required
Work with Bar Manager to place orders and manage daily restaurant alcoholic beverage pars to ensure product is amply stocked and available
Conduct and manage monthly alcohol inventories for The 10th
Sommelier Examples
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Sommelier Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a sommelier. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for sommelier
- Work in tandem with Bar Manager to develop a greater product knowledge, while empowering him/her to conduct staff trainings consistent with the overall program, and holding him/her accountable for participating in menu updates, product rotation, placing orders, storing orders, and keeping the wine room tidy and guest-presentable at all times
- Assist daily with all managerial components of restaurant operations, setting the example for all other staff for professional conduct, exceptional service standards, menu knowledge, wine and beverage education, and overall service excellence
- Open, taste, filter, and decant wine
- Reconcile wine receipts with end of night inventories to curtail pilferage
- Have full knowledge of wine lists and promotions
- Ensure wine, champagne, high-end beer/liquor inventory remain at/meet pre-established par levels
- Plan and conduct wine seminars and tastings for our internal and external guests as outlined by Food & Beverage Management
- Recommend and sell wines and other beverages to guests
- Act as the liaison between the guest and our extensive wine list and cellar
- Orders all wine to ensure inventory is accurate and product on hand sufficient to support operations
Qualifications for sommelier
- Participate in financial meetings to understand COGS, sales history, budgets and forecasts
- Responsible for all forms of cash handling throughout restaurant including register drawers, safe, deposits, change orders, and daily cash reconciliation
- Minimum 5 years of restaurant experience with at least two years in fine dining - required
- Minimum of 1-2 years of restaurant supervisory or managerial experience of a staff of 15+ people - required
- Have attained a minimum of an Introductory Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent certification - required
- Have attained Certified Sommelier with Court of Master Sommeliers - preferred
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a sommelier. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for sommelier
- Make sure wines are returned to suppliers and credits issued for corked and spoiled wines
- Organizes wine dinners and quarterly special tastings
- Constantly improve the wine offerings in the restaurant
- Handle all wine inventory
- Train waiters on the wine list and successful pairings
- Sell and upsell wines to guests
- Pour wine to guests at the table
- Responsible for the recommendation, sales of wines & cigars, other beverages to guests
- Work on menu and ingredients, which are wine friendly
- Carry out wine education classes
Qualifications for sommelier
- Most possess or be able to obtain TIPS certification within 30 days of hire - required
- High School dilploma or equivalent - required
- Complete MICROS request forms to ensure products are accurately accounted into the POS system
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas
- Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint programs proficient on MICROS POS
- Previous experience in this position at a similar establishment
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Our company is looking to fill the role of sommelier. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for sommelier
- Sake Cellar/ wine Cellar is clean and well stocked at all times
- Sake/Wine related equipment’s to be stocked and maintained
- Organize and assist with the service of beverages
- Ensure that proper control is followed on all stock used
- Ensure employees follow established policies, procedures, and expectations
- Assist in development and implement Food & Beverage promotions in the outlets
- To train all staff in proper beverage preparation procedures and etiquette of the bar area (in adherence to FH & R standards)
- Participate in supplier tastings as appropriate
- Participate in Research & Development of monthly menus and menu releases
- Assigns bin #'s to all invoices
Qualifications for sommelier
- Beverage Knowledge
- Drink Preparation
- Previous experience as a Sommelier preferred
- Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint programs proficient on POS
- Sommelier certification through MS, MW, WSET, ASA or equivalent
- The ability to converse with guests and inquire about their bourbon and spirit preferences
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a sommelier. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for sommelier
- Clearly describe the character of each wine and be able to discuss and suggest wines to guests who ask for advice
- Use tact and discretion to recommend wines that are within a guest's price range, while improving the restaurant's wine sales
- Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning about wine and how to successfully pair wine with menu items and specials
- Create Master wine list
- Coordinate and maintain wine list
- Manage all wine inventory
- Lead wine training for service teams
- Serve wines at correct temperatures and in the proper manner
- Selects, requisitions, stores, sells, and serves wines in restaurant
- Inventories and orders wine to replenish stock
Qualifications for sommelier
- The ability to properly serve bourbon and other spirits
- The ability to check back with guests to assure their satisfaction
- The ability to keep in contact with beverage storeroom to ensure availability and correctness of products
- The ability to meet with purveyors to stay informed of product availability, potential new products, discounts
- The ability to conduct in-service training for staff and inform them of local tastings
- The ability to revise the Bourbon list on a continual basis
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Sommelier Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a sommelier. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for sommelier
- Maintain standards set forward by company
- Establish measurable goals that focus on profit, product and people
- Ensure the maintenance of the highest standard of quality as they relate to presentation, supervision and control of food and beverage service in order to maximise profitability and customers’ satisfaction
- Work towards the targets set by the Head Sommelier
- Check on guest satisfaction, attend to guest needs and feedback
- Ensure standards mentioned below are known and respected by all restaurant and bar employees
- Be professional and confident with guests
- Be able to naturally educate guest and exhibit a level of expertise
- Work towards target revenue and monthly budgets
- Handles and advises the Outlet Manager / Asst
Qualifications for sommelier
- The ability to make pricing recommendations
- The ability to deplete slow moving items and to keep inventories stable
- The ability to communicate with the restaurant managers and Food and Beverage Director on a daily basis
- The ability to set up the cigar service ensuring an adequate supply of quality product
- Assist servers with wine service
- Check back with guests to assure their satisfaction