Sommelier

Sommelier PositionTo manage and maintain the direction of the overall venue wine program. Sommelier must be personable and able to communicate with guests with various levels of wine knowledge, view finding the perfect wine as a challenge factoring in budget, flavor profiles and guest preference to make recommendations that provide a next level experience. As well as major focuses on staff and manager training, wine organization, upkeep and wine steps of service and standards. This position must focus on growing wine sales and maintaining COGS while increasing staff knowledge and guest experience through wine.Drive service standards for wine:Accuracy and consistency encompassing all things wineQuality controlEnsures that wines of critical age are soldTrainings for both new and current staffR&D for menu updates with Beverage DirectorOverall responsibility and awareness of wine COGSEnsure steps of service are being met and executed by all staff & ManagementCommunicate menu changes, updates, and specials to all staff as well as managementCorrespond about all 86/OOS items weekly and dailyManage wine purchasing and monitors wine inventory, maintains cellar parsAssists Service team with aiding guests in wine selection and pairingsDirects regular and consistent training on wine and beverage pairings for servers, managers and chefsPartners with Back of House to identify wine-friendly ingredientsCreate a memorable "experience" for all guests by ensuring exceptional service, showmanship and professionalismEnsures accountability for all product at each outletDay to Day Beverage Management:Works with General Manager and Beverage Director to consistently meet revenue and profitability goals for beverage programsNegotiating pricing with vendorsComplying with health and safety regulationsShare knowledge of and appreciation for wine with all guests, answering questions and offering recommendationsProvide excellent and responsible beverage service to all guestsAcute knowledge of wine pairings assisting guests and staff in identifying for best experienceUpdate POS system to be in line with menu pricingReturns corked and spoiled wines to suppliers for refundsDemonstrate extensive knowledge in wine selection and ensures the wine list is in keeping with the menu and recent trendsResponsibility of liquor room; all items going in and out, protection, as well as organization working with beverage manager for all wine related itemsAssisting staff in constant growth and learning by Noble33 standardsOverall responsibility and awareness of beverage cost, comp, voids, spills on a nightly basis in regards to wineReview Pmix regularly as a tool to review which wines are selling and which wines need to be pushedCorrespond any 86'd items to managementCleanliness and organization all wine areasBar prep consistencyMake sure that opening and closing duties are being completedSchedules for Bartenders and BarbacksEnsure brand standards are maintained:Curating and updating wine lists in conjunction with Beverage DirectorOrganizing wine tasting eventsEnsure correct product is being used as specified by Beverage Director and on wine menuRelay any changes on menu to management and staffProper back bar and well placement of wineHelp push staff incentive programsManage Inventory and Labor:Overall responsibility and awareness of beverage costCosting out cocktails and any other beverage itemsPerform monthly inventoryInventory organizationOrdering and receiving processEnsure safekeeping of invoicesEffectively following budget guidelinesStaff schedulingAwareness of breaks and overtimePerforms other duties as required or assigned by General ManagerReimbursements and Expenses: Employees are eligible for work related reimbursements and expenses to be turned in monthly and assigned and approved by store GM.