Job description

We are excited to announce that Timpano Las Olas is opening soon with a totally redesigned space and food and beverage program. It promises to be one of the premier dining experiences in the area. Don't miss your chance to join our reopening team.

Please apply through our career site for immediate consideration using the following link - https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1166358/Tavistock-Restaurant-Collection/Sommelier

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Sommelier responsibilities include recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine serving and collaborating with winemakers to renew our selections and achieve better prices. To be qualified for this role, you should have relevant experience in hospitality or a vineyard and be available to work during business hours

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager
• Recommend food and wine pairings
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste
• Manage wine cellar and ensure it’s fully-stocked
• Train wait staff on available wines
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors
• Organize wine tasting days or “wine of the month” events
• Ask guests for ID to verify legal drinking age
• Comply with all health and safety regulations

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Confidence – A matured and justified self-belief in one’s ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
• Customer Focus – Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members
• Initiative – Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Teamwork – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School; able to communicate (speak, read, and write) in English

Experience: Prior experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role

Computer Skills: Experience using a Point of Sale (POS) system

Certificates & Licenses: Sommelier Certification preferred

Other Requirements: Must meet the local, legal minimum age requirement to serve alcoholic beverages; coordination skills that allow proper pouring and carrying of several drinks and plates at the same time

Extensive knowledge of different wines and the winemaking process

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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