Assistant Sommelier

• Plan, coordinate and control all wine organization and activities.
• Apply and ensure application of standards and procedures as define in the operating manual.
• Apply and ensure application of procedures and regulations concerning hygiene and safety as well as alcoholic beverage service.
• Make sure that all material and equipment made available for wine service is correctly used and participates in inventory taking.
• To be able to manage the wine service in the different outlets and to have product knowledge in wine and also other alcoholic beverages such as cocktails, beers and spirits.
• To guide guests in their choice of wine to accompany their food and to advise them on any other accompaniments to a meal such as classic aperitifs, cocktails, cigars, digestives as well as liqueurs.
• To work closely with the Head Sommelier to compile the wine list.
• To ensure that all stock deliveries are properly documented and stored to the correct temperature to prevent the minimum wastage.
• To assist the Head Sommelier in training other staff on wine knowledge.