Wine Steward needed at Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Job title : Wine Steward
Job Location : Mpumalanga,
Deadline : December 14, 2024
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Job description
- Liaise with the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Management on a regular basis to match weekly wines with the food specials menus
- Organise and conduct regular spot checks throughout the outlets, and all Wine Cellars for monitoring stock control.
- Conduct random, but often, shifts of shadowing bartenders in various outlets to ensure quality control
- Ensure efficient internal communication with other departments to ensure the wine cycle of purchase, storage, promotion, service and sales happens effectively and is well co-ordinated
- Ensure that all wine lists are continually updated and out of stock wines are replaced and communicated accordingly
- Check, control and issue all wine and liquor requisitions to the bartenders/waiters following the proper chain of command and ensuring the existence of the needed signatures
- Upsell and maximise sales revenue whenever and wherever possible through intensive training
- Ensure for the accurate end of day procedures where required, as well as all guest settlements, voids, discounts, adjustments and corrections within the assigned authority level.
- Ensure the beverage service to guests is of the expected standard, maintaining the reputation of the Hotel
- Have complete knowledge of the wine list and be able to advise guests and pair with food menu items and conduct tastings when required
- Report any guest feedback to the outlet managers in each area
- Schedule and facilitate a programme of weekly training sessions for service staff to attend
- Participate in the planning and development of any future events that have a beverage involvement
- Attend daily outlet briefings, and as needed de-briefings, with the Food & Beverage Management teams before/after every service
- Work alongside managers in the preparation of the main wine list and cocktail menu
- Make seasonal changes to the wine offer in each area through liaising with the Head Chef and Food and Beverage Management of each of the outlets
- Ensure proper mise-en-place is completed with the necessary equipment required to enable smooth trouble-free service
- Check and control all store requisitions for all glassware with the restaurant managers so that there is always sufficient stock and par stocks are maintained
- Maintain a regular check on beverage stock, par levels and general condition of products
- Ensure that wastage is minimised through promotions, proper stock control and rotation
- Monitor and control average spent through the various units and implement strategies, such as product placement and specific training to match and exceed budget
- Form and maintain sound relationships with various suppliers in obtaining the best product and prices
- To conduct monthly inventories of all wine and beverage in all outlets and stock, as well as a nightly check of the beverage sales and bottle count
- Ensure the beverage operating equipment are maintained in a clean state and in good repair at all times
- Report any defaults directly to the appropriate department.
- Work closely with the Storeman to minimise breakage
Education:
- Diploma in Hotel Management, Beverage Management or other related fields
- WSET Level 1 or 2
Work Experience:
- 3 Years of experience in a similar role of Wine Steward role in a luxury 5-Star operation
- Demonstrated previous experience in a luxury accommodation environment
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