Job title : Wine Steward
Job Location : Mpumalanga,
Deadline : December 14, 2024
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Job description Liaise with the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Management on a regular basis to match weekly wines with the food specials menus Organise and conduct regular spot checks throughout the outlets, and all Wine Cellars for monitoring stock control. Conduct random, but often, shifts of shadowing bartenders in various outlets to ensure quality control Ensure efficient internal communication with other departments to ensure the wine cycle of purchase, storage, promotion, service and sales happens effectively and is well co-ordinated Ensure that all wine lists are continually updated and out of stock wines are replaced and communicated accordingly Check, control and issue all wine and liquor requisitions to the bartenders/waiters following the proper chain of command and ensuring the existence of the needed signatures Upsell and maximise sales revenue whenever and wherever possible through intensive training Ensure for the accurate end of day procedures where required, as well as all guest settlements, voids, discounts, adjustments and corrections within the assigned authority level. Ensure the beverage service to guests is of the expected standard, maintaining the reputation of the Hotel Have complete knowledge of the wine list and be able to advise guests and pair with food menu items and conduct tastings when required Report any guest feedback to the outlet managers in each area Schedule and facilitate a programme of weekly training sessions for service staff to attend Participate in the planning and development of any future events that have a beverage involvement Attend daily outlet briefings, and as needed de-briefings, with the Food & Beverage Management teams before/after every service Work alongside managers in the preparation of the main wine list and cocktail menu Make seasonal changes to the wine offer in each area through liaising with the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Management of each of the outlets Ensure proper mise-en-place is completed with the necessary equipment required to enable smooth trouble-free service Check and control all store requisitions for all glassware with the restaurant managers so that there is always sufficient stock and par stocks are maintained Maintain a regular check on beverage stock, par levels and general condition of products Ensure that wastage is minimised through promotions, proper stock control and rotation Monitor and control average spent through the various units and implement strategies, such as product placement and specific training to match and exceed budget Form and maintain sound relationships with various suppliers in obtaining the best product and prices To conduct monthly inventories of all wine and beverage in all outlets and stock, as well as a nightly check of the beverage sales and bottle count Ensure the beverage operating equipment are maintained in a clean state and in good repair at all times Report any defaults directly to the appropriate department. Work closely with the Storeman to minimise breakage
Education: Diploma in Hotel Management, Beverage Management or other related fields WSET Level 1 or 2
Work Experience: 3 Years of experience in a similar role of Wine Steward role in a luxury 5-Star operation Demonstrated previous experience in a luxury accommodation environment
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