Head Sommelier
CantelloTayler Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Head Sommelier to join our client based in Ascot.
The successful Head Sommelier will be responsible for:
1. Create a wine experience by advising guests in an articulate and friendly manner displaying professional salesmanship
2. Help and advise guests with their wine and after dinner drinks choices while serving them with accuracy and flair
3. Take orders for cocktails, aperitifs, spirits, wines, liquors and soft drinks, attending to guest needs
4. Actively up sell beverages to guests by imparting your knowledge of wines and beverages in regards to matching with their dish choice
5. To maintain, replenish and clean all wine service areas, cellar, wine racks wine tables and fridges, leading to efficient wine service whilst ensuring consistently outstanding service
6. Responsible for assisting and ensuring that the beverage sales forecasted for the restaurant are met including ensuring all team members are aware of targets
7. Make orders in a timely manner and monitor their correct storage, working closely with the Cellar Manager
8. Search, select and buy wines from around the world, in conjunction with the Cellar Manager and Purchasing and compose all wine lists to achieve maximum guest satisfaction, profit, prestige and trade recognition
9. Regularly review the wine list in line with the current trends and ensure that the wine list appe...