**ROCCO FORTE HOTELS**
**VERDURA RESORT**
**Sicilia**
**SOMMELIER**
Main purpose:
The Sommelier is responsible for suggesting to our Guest the perfect pairing for him/her to enhance the culinary experience. He/she is in charge of the beverage service of the restaurant.
Reports to: Maitre.
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Create a personalised interaction with the Guests and a tailor made culinary experience for each one of them, according to the company policies, procedures and standards;
- Carry out wine tasting for our Guests;
- Assist the Restaurant Manager in preparing the wine lists, inventory and requisitions;
- Assist the Restaurant Manager in monitoring stock levels and suggest actions to improve sales and stock rotation;
- Support the Restaurant Manager to develop special wine events;
- Assist the Restaurant Manager in reaching financial and quality objectives assigned to his/her role;
- Comply with H&S national rules and company instructions.
We offer:
- Seasonal contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.
- Learning & development activities and career opportunities.
- Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".
- Staff celebrations.
Competencies required:
- Collaboration: Be able and willing to work as a team within the department and with other departments.
- Personal Effectiveness & Communication: Demonstrate self-control and present information clearly and with confidence.
- Personal development: Be open to and accept constructive feedback and use it to improve. Ongoing dialogue with Head of Department on own performance objectives.
- Business orientation: Be able to follow guidelines and priorities assigned by Head of the Department in order to achieve goals in a timely and satisfactory way. Perform his/her tasks with integrity.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate technical competence and knowledge related to the role.
Other requirements:
- Fluent in English and Italian;
- Passion and studies in sommelierie;
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines;
- Ambition to grow;
- Flexibility.
Workplace: Verdura Resort, Sciacca (AG), S.S. 115 Km 131, 92019 Sicilia.
Contratto di lavoro: Tempo determinato
Orario:
- Festivo
- Straordinari
- Turni
- Weekend
Tipi di retribuzione supplementare:
- Quattordicesima
- Straordinario
- Tredicesima