Sommelier Responsable restaurant gastronomique
Core
Managing wine and beverage operations, inventory, and staff training for a high-end restaurant in a 5-star hotel.
Role type
Senior Beverage Manager / Sommelier
Builds
Beverage sales, wine lists, and service standards for the Sofitel Cotonou Marina Hotel & Spa
Domain
Luxury hospitality / Fine dining
Deliverable
client delivery | production ML models (metaphorically: production beverage service)
Required skills
wine knowledge, inventory management, staff training, menu pairing, sales planning, operational compliance
Preferred skills
market trend analysis, team development, promotional planning
Technologies
POS systems, inventory software, wine management tools
Responsibilities
Conduct monthly/quarterly/annual inventory and stock control; train staff on wine service and menu pairings; update wine lists and menus with the culinary team; monitor sales against budget; ensure proper wine storage and temperature; lead daily briefings with service staff; promote wine sales at tables; maintain storage area cleanliness and organization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on management