Sommelier

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com

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Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

What’s In It For You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  
  

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Wine Sommelier to join our team. As a Wine Sommelier, you will play a key role in ensuring that our guests enjoy an exceptional dining experience, with a particular focus on delivering high-quality wine service. You will assist Restaurant Manager in managing the wine stock, providing knowledgeable and attentive service, and supporting the overall beverage operations of the restaurant.

Key Responsibilities

• Wine Stock Management
• Assist in the delivery, organization, and management of wine stock, ensuring that inventory levels are maintained and recorded accurately. Support the Restaurant Manager in monitoring stock rotation and the safe storage of wines. Assist in monthly stock takes and help with ordering when necessary.
  
  

Restaurant Service

• Provide attentive and professional wine service to guests, including recommendations, pouring, and explaining wine selections.
  
  

Work closely with the service team to ensure that wine is served at the correct temperature and in appropriate glassware.

Maintain a clean and organized wine service area, including polishing glassware and restocking wine stations.

Assisting The Sommelier

• Assist the Restaurant Manager with any requests, including preparing wine for service, setting up for wine tastings, and participating in staff training sessions.
  
  

Stay informed about the wine list, including new additions and seasonal changes, to provide accurate information to guests.

Support the Restaurant Manager in delivering wine pairings and special wine events.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 6 years of related work experience or 2 years work experience in a lower position and experience with applying the main principles and/or different methods.
• Foreign Language: Sufficient level of English to communicate effectively with guests and employees.
• Courses and Training: Requires sufficient theoretical and practical background and attendance in courses and seminars in the related field.
• Computer Literacy: MS Office applications.
• Skills: Good command of systems/legislation in the related field. Expected to offer consulting to other employees when needed. Some roles require practical knowledge of systems/programmes/software in the related field. Responsible for carrying out and coordinating complex activities in different fields.
  
  

Additional Information

Your Team And Working Environment

• Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
• At Accor, we are Heartists!
  
  

Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding

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