Sommelier On Passenger Fleet

**Main Function**:
To provide the guests with high and professional beverage service with orientation on the department revenue gain.
Fluent in English plus ability to speak, read and write in any major other languages (Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Chinese etc.) is considered a major advantage that could eventually influence the selection.
For this position with MSC, you are required to have:
- A wide and long experience as a sommelier in either a Cruise Ship or Hotel environment.
- A good knowledge of the products and regions represented by our wine list.
- Excellent language and public relations skills
- Complete and detailed knowledge of our wine lists
- A real interest in continuously update and abreast of the latest trends and developments in the wine industry.
For this position, you are required to:
- Supervise the wine service operation in all restaurants and food outlets where wine is served or featured, by providing outstanding wine service and taking advantage of all opportunities to increase wine sales.
- When required, as part of the Cruise Program, conduct Wine Seminars for guests.
- Conduct Wine Tasting sessions for guests in accordance with the Ship's daily program.
- Provide on a regular basis and record consistently Wine service trainings to Restaurant and bar staff.
- Pair wines with food, recommending wines that will complement the different styles of cuisine and different methods of food preparation.
- Organize and supervise wine sales and service throughout the restaurants and all food outlets
Pay: €2,650.00 - €6,050.00 per month
**Experience**:
- Sommelier: 1 year (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person