Job Description

The St. Regis Rome is casting for a Sommelier.

Reporting to the F&B Service & In Room Dining Manager, the Sommelier will be part of a team of high-level professionals with a strong passion for F&B.

About us

Introduced to Roman society in 1864, the architecturally iconic St. Regis Rome is located in one of the city's most impressive palazzos. The pioneer St. Regis in Europe and a social beacon for Romans and international travelers, the hotel has emerged to define a new era of luminosity: a contemporary take on a historic address, St. Regis Rome has shed its former bearing and stepped out, into the limelight to truly own Rome. Radiant and luminous, it combines fearless elegance, disruptive artistry and discerning enlightenment, with proudness to host each guest providing the best service to make everyday exquisite.

Your challenge

You are a bright Sommelier who is always on the lookout for new beverage trends and supervising others to do the same. When you are on the floor, you create an energy that is both welcoming and exciting. You take pride in offering our guests a diverse and trendy wine list, a warm conversation, and helpful suggestions. When you shine, our guests will look forward to relaxing with you after a long day and you lead by example to all of your team

What you’ll do

• Represent and be the face of the hotel/bar to all guests.
• Pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item.
• Request new wines and products to complement existing menu selections.
• Research new wine trends and benchmark competitors
• Conduct staff wine tastings per company SOP and applicable laws.
• Conduct period inventories to ensure percentage cost is at or below budgeted levels.
• Order and conduct inventory of specialty wine equipment and glassware.
• Create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants.
• Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs.
• Meet with wine distributors, wineries, and purveyors to stay abreast of latest products and ensure positive vendor relationships.
• Update and maintain wine list.
• Attend wine tastings and training to continue self education and development.
• Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines.
• Decant wines appropriately to the wine type.
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and amounts of wine, proper storage and disposal of wines, and replenishing cellar as needed.
• Train and educate server and bartender staff on wine origin, vintage, styles, and pairings.
• Conduct vintage and BIN number checks.
• Complete closing duties, including storing all reusable goods, breaking down goods, cleaning all equipment and areas, returning equipment to proper locations, locking refrigerators, restocking items, turning off lights, locking doors, and completing daily cleaning checklist.
• Ensure that coolers, freezers, bread drawers, and steam wells (e.g., gravy, soup) are set at the correct temperatures and labeled and record equipment and food temperatures on HACCP chart.
• Complete scheduled inventories (e.g., opening inventory) of supplies, food, and liquor to check stock and requisition necessary supplies.
• Report any employee, guest, and/or vendor incidents and accidents to management and Loss Prevention at the time of the incident and/or accident.
• In charge of the Restaurant Outlets in the absence of the Director of Restaurants, Bars an Events
• Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank
• Update MICROS system menus as required.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and brand identity guidelines
• Comply with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies.
• Balance the cash register at the start and close of each shift.
• Help others when required

What we’re looking for

• Experience as Sommelier in luxury and lifestyle hospitality
• Possess a good command of English and Italian
• Great storytelling skills.
• An excellent verbal manner and proven customer service skills.
• Good knowledge or experience in the hospitality industry.
• Good organization skills with an attention to detail.
• A team Player with flexible & positive attitude.
• Good leadership and training experience.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.
• Able to work in a fast paced environment & remain calm under pressure.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in complaint handling.
• Availability to work late nights, weekends and bank holiday as we operate 365 days a year.

What we offer

• Professional career progression at international level in Marriott International hotels.
• Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage across the company.
• Learning and development opportunities online, on the job and in class.
• Charity events, Wellbeing activities through the TakeCare program.
• Experienced management & motivated and engaging colleagues
• Canteen service and uniform

Connect your passions with a rewarding opportunity

You’re a food and beverage enthusiast who really enjoys making others feel at home. When you work with us, you'll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. Join us and grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options.

No matter your path, we’ll make sure you feel right at home.

Explore our very big world

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

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