Hayfield Manor has a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Sommelier to join our amazing team. The ideal candidate is someone who's is passionate about Guest Service, has bags of stamina and enjoys the fast pace of working in an award-winning environment. You need to be able to stay calm and work as part of a team during a frenetic service and ensure a fantastic guest experience.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing all aspects of wine service throughout Hayfield Manor, including our Fine Dining and casual Restaurants
* Clear communications skills and ability to build a rapport with guests
* Responsible for ensuring wine orders are placed every week and stock levels are maintained
* To further develop our house wine list to reflects our 5* standards
* To keep up to date with menus in order to provide best options in terms of wine pairing
* Maintain and develop the wine cellar
* Carrying out of pre and post service duties.
* Ensuring the guest needs are looked after in a timely and efficient manner.
* Work with and assist the Food & Beverage Team where necessary including staff trainings and development
* Ensure Wine service standards are kept to the highest level whilst continually looking for areas to improve
The ideal candidate:
* Have a minimum Level 2 WSET Certificate in wine or equivalent.
* Have excellent knowledge of all new and old world wines.
* Have a minimum 1-2 years' sommelier experience, ideally in a 5 star hotel
* Strong knowledge of food and wine pairings and the ability to match wines accordingly
* A passion for food and service and the ability to innovate in this area.
* Possess excellent selling techniques.
* The ability to think on your feet and adapt to change quickly
* Must be well organised.
Benefits:
* Meals provided on duty
* Free car parking
* Promotional and educational support opportunities.
* Employee engagement initiatives such as weekly and monthly rewards for exceptional service and social events.
* Discounted use of hotel facilities
* Free uniforms
* Wellness initiatives
If this sounds like the role for you, apply today
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Permission to work and Live in Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person