Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a Sommelier for a luxury 5* Lodge situated in the Sabi Sands. The Sommelier position involves all aspects of the wine service, stock and control within the lodges. The person filling this role needs to have a passion for wine and a solid basic knowledge of wine.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- Wine Diploma – sommelier qualification
- Basic international wine course, WSET level 2/3
- Computer literate. Excel, word documents, emails,
- Experience in hospitality/guest interactions and service
- Valid SA drivers license
Skills and Abilities
- Strong leadership ability & management skills
- Strong sales skills
- Sound wine knowledge
- Physically able to transfer wine
- Stamina and the ability to work long hours when needed
- Excellent communication skills
- Organised and excellent admin skills
- A developmental approach to staff
- Solid computer skills
- Excellent personal presentation
- Reliability
- Team player
- Attention to detail
Duties and Responsibilities
- Wine service during meals, including imparting passion for wine to guests
- Wine recommendations.
- Hosting wine tastings.
- Cellar stock and control
- Control over the bulk cellar, physically transfer wine
- Related admin – invoicing, sales etc
Package/benefits
- Cost to Company Package
- Medical Aid – Discovery Health
- Provident Fund
- Annual Bonus – at the discretion of management
- Live in
- Meals provided
- Uniform provided
- 2 trips to the Winelands a year
To apply please send your CV and references through today… Good Luck!