Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of the Portofino. Its celebrated restaurant, DaV Mare, embodies all the pleasures of piazzetta living through refined cuisine, curated in partnership with the 3-Michelin-star Cerea family. Awash with nautical spirit, our gem on the Italian Riviera celebrates the art of Ligurian living in its purest form.
We are looking for a Sommelier for the season to join our Restaurant team.
Reports to Restaurant Manager.
**Main duties & responsibilities**:
- Anticipate guests needs and handle guest complaints, providing an excellent and personalized guest experience according to our service standards
- Cooperate with the Restaurant Manager for staff development
- Develop special events about wine Inventory and requisitions: assist in monitoring stock levels and ordering replacement deliveries.
- Avoid any waste and capable to control beverage margins
- Cooperate with the bar manager to establish the wine selection to use the pool bar and for the champagne bar Compliance with health and safety regulations
- Fully responsible for Banqueting wine orders and consumption
**Requirements**:
**Competencies required**:
- Working experience of minimum 3 years within the same role in Luxury Hotel's Industry
- Experience in Fine Dining Restaurant required (Michelin is a plus)
- Fluent in English and Italian; a third language preferred
- Sommelier AIS or FISAR
- Professional knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines
- HACCP certification
**Other requirements**:
- Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability
- Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player
- Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues
- Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background
**Benefits**
**Belmond and you**:
- We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Sommelier
- Start date: October 2024 to End date: January 2025, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path.
- Salary as by CCNL + increase based on seniorirty and skill level, separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR
- Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus
- Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast
- Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period, staff cantine
- Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages
**About Belmond**:
- Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties.The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism.
- Belmond is part of the world's leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
- Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
**Location**:
- Italy, Portofino
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- Food & Beverage
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