Sommelier

As Sommelier, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties And Responsibilities

• As Sommelier, I will assume full responsibility for the maximization the resort's wine sales within brand operating standards.
• The duties and responsibilities will include:
• Manage all aspects of the resort's wine cellars on a a daily basis and coordinate special events.
• Achieve budgeted revenues, control expenses and labor costs, and maximize profitability as it pertains to my role.
• Assist in preparation of the annual operating budget which supports the overall objectives of the food and beverage outlet(s).
• Maintain procedures to ensure the security and proper storage of wine inventory, and equipment, the security of monies, credit and financial transactions.
• Establish purchasing practices that meet the requirements of the Six Senses nutrition and sustainability platforms.
• Instill a cost-focused philosophy through training and education.
  
  

Qualifications

To execute the position of Sommelier, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1-3 years experience in a luxury resort or fine dining restaurant.

Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Sommelier at Six Senses Zighy Bay. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses Zighy Bay is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.

Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand’s vision: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.

You’re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life’s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures, and meaningful experiences.

It’s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say. A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us.

Let the journey begin.

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