Assistant Head Sommelier
Core
Manage the resort's wine programme, curate wine lists, and provide expert wine recommendations and pairings to guests.
Role type
Assistant Head Sommelier (luxury hospitality)
Builds
Wine lists, curated wine experiences, staff training programs
Domain
Luxury hospitality / Fine dining / Wine service
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Wine list curation, inventory management, staff training and mentoring, food and wine pairing, supplier relationship management, budget planning, wine knowledge (regions/varietals/processes), customer service
Preferred skills
Spirits and cocktails knowledge, international wine market trends, MS Office and POS systems
Responsibilities
Assist in managing wine inventory and cellar operations, curate and update wine lists for multiple restaurants, conduct wine tastings and educational sessions, train and mentor junior sommeliers, negotiate with wine suppliers, organize wine-focused events
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC