Head Sommelier - Six Senses Laamu
Hotel Brand: Six Senses
Location: Maldives, Laamu Atoll
Hotel: Laamu (KDOLM), Olhuveli Island, 15090
Job number: 133830
As Head Sommelier, I will support the efficient operation of F&B department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.
I will work strategically with the F&B Manager to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them.
Scope of work includes:
- Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
- Products and services will be constantly assessed and reviewed to remain relevant, innovative and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.
- Focus and support our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.
- Assist on providing an exceptional guest experience service in F&B Department.
- Effectively carry out service recovery or charge our hosts to do so in the event of guest complaints.
- Assist on the monthly inventory.
- Manage a station in the dining room by providing great wine service and taking advantage of all opportunities to increase beverage sales.
- Conduct Wine Seminars for our guests. Conduct Wine Tastings/Dinners for our guests.
- Conduct Wine Training Sessions for Restaurant and Beverage Hosts.
- Decant properly older vintages, with the showmanship and standards required by traditional wine.
- Assist in the control of their outlet operational budget, ensuring that all costs are strictly controlled maximizing profitability.
- Inspect condition and cleanliness of menus and wine list, ensure designated amounts are available, and update menus or wine lists as changes occur.
- Pair wines with food, recommending those that will complement the different styles of cuisine and the different methods of food preparation.
- Organize and supervise wine sales and service in the outlets.
- Thorough knowledge of all facilities and services offered by the property.
- Support updating guest history profile.
- Review storage to ensure stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses control and hygiene standards.
- Provide guidance and control portions and presentations of orders.
- Minimize payroll costs by maximizing productivity and efficient scheduling of hosts.
- Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.
- Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Head Sommelier, I have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results. I possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Hotel or Business Management and more than three years’ experience in a similar hotel operational role.
Technical skills include Advanced MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including OPERA and MICROS platforms and have knowledge on property and policies on Food and Beverage and policies on discounts/food promotion etc.
I am familiar with Food and beverage terminology, application, operation, wine service, costs, menu development food and hygiene codes and controlling inventory.
I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs.
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