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Orient Express Sailing Yachts - Cellar Master/Head Sommelier
Tax FreeUnited States of America, ShipboardContract, 6 months
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and maintain an innovative, comprehensive and sustainable Wine Program in line with Brand requirements.
- Ensure the proper management of the wine cellars, including Public Health matters.
- Monitor industry trends and emerging wine regions to keep the wine program innovative and competitive in parallel to the vessel’s itinerary.
- Analyze sales performance and Guest feedback to continuously refine and improve the wine selection and service.
- Lead and inspire the sommelier and restaurant service teams with ongoing training sessions on wine knowledge, service standards, and the art of upselling. Foster a culture of continuous learning and passion for wine within the team.
- Monitor wine program performance through sales analysis, cost control, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with financial targets and goals.
- Work close and efficiently with the Outlet Maître D’s to anticipate and communicate any guest’s remarks in regards the beverage service in the restaurant.
- Attends to and shares any service-related issue on the restaurant management meeting to ensure prompt follow up on guests’ comments.
- Supervises and responsible for the adherence to the drinking age policy.
- Utilize financial insights to make data-driven decisions that optimize pricing, inventory turnover, and overall program efficiency.
- Continually conduct Menu Engineering to ensure the List Unit Costs align with forecasted profitability, adjusting offerings as necessary to meet financial objectives.
- Must be knowledgeable with entire wine operation – scheduling, requisition, inventory, spoilage/breakage, left over wines, wine packages.
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