Sommelier

What attracts the best people to work The same qualities that attract the best customers. The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) engages in EnlightenedHospitalitywhich begins with how we treat our teammates. Thisdetermineshow they treat the guests who visit our hotels and restaurants. This approach produces a team that cares about our guests our stakeholders and the physical assets under our care. However talented andcommittedthe team may beit must be led by dedicated experienced professionals with the skills to teach and lead other team members.

As the Restaurant Sommelier you will be the wine steward andassistwith all thingsregardingthe wine program at your location. You willbe responsible fortaking over the inventory ordering in terms of Par levels andassistingin wine education and sales at the restaurant.

As a member of our team you will be leading and working alongside like-minded individuals in a safe energetic and creative environment. Our team strives to collaborate show compassion anddemonstratea strong work ethic to provide superior hospitality. We believe that our success begins with you.

Responsibilitiesand essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Assistteam members and guests during the dinner service with wine recommendations andselectionfor perfect pairing with their dinner decanting of the wine and wine service.
• Train team members in order to maximize their understanding of wine specific to the restaurant menu and proper service techniques including glassware pour levels storage beverage pairings and the ability to understand guest preferences.
• Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware and in proper condition.
• Maintain all beverage lists to be accurate up to date and free of errors.
• Maintain all Wine inventory.
• Control costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
• Avoids legal challenges by conforming to the regulations of the alcoholic beverage commission.
• Maximizes bar profitability by ensuring portion control; monitoring accuracy of charges.
• Handles cash bank deposits credit statements in a timely Controller of any overages or shortfalls immediately.
• Maintain safe secure and healthy environment by establishing following and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; developing and implementing disaster plans; maintaining security and sprinkler systems; maintaining parking lot and walkways.
• Maintains ambiance by controlling lighting background music linen service glassware dinnerware and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.
• Attend manager meetings per the GMs request when asked.
• Assist the management team in human resource objectives by recruiting selecting training scheduling coaching and counseling job expectations by reviewing job contributions and enforcing policies and procedures communicated in the Employee Handbook. Adhere and deliver the 14 elements of service with all employees.

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must possess at least the Master Sommelier Level 1 Certificate and working towards completion of the Level 2.
• Must be able to speak read and understand basic directions.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance at all times.
• Must demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Must be able to manage and develop budgets.
• Must be comfortable with a Point of Sales computer system.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must be available to work nights weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with guests managers kitchen and restaurant employees and manage a wide variety of people in a very fast paced setting.
• Ability to model and act in accordance with The Indigo Road guiding principle.

• Constant standing/walking
• Occasional stooping kneeling or crawling
• Occasional pushing pulling lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders stairs ramps
• Constant computer/POS Register usage
• Frequent continual intermittent flexing or rotation of the wrist(s) and spine
• Constant reaching turning and performing precision work around the bar area
• Constant receiving detailed information through oral communication
• Constant talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at The Indigo Road Hospitality Group employment is at will or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. That means employment can beterminatedby either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment includingselection job assignment compensation promotion discipline termination and access to benefits and training.