Wine Manager

Job Purpose:

Compliments dining experience by discussing, recommending, and serving wine.

Duties:

* Provide wines for the dining experience by updating inventory; replenishing supplies; keeping abreast of limited availability; anticipating demand.

* Keeps wine prepared to serve by storing on racks or shelves; maintaining appropriate storage temperatures; knowing storage timetables for peak taste.

* Helps patrons enjoy their wine selection by discussing wines; offering suggestions; helping with selections that complement food choices.

* Educates management and wait staff by conducting wine tastings; coaching staff in the wine selection process; recommending certain wines with certain foods.

* Serves wines to patrons by uncorking and checking for residue; decanting as required; determining which patron will validate the choice and quality; pouring the tasting; sharing commentary with the taster; serving other guests at the table; monitoring when glasses need refilling; replenishing the wine; offering additional choices.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks with winery representatives and wine distributors; participating in professional organizations.

* Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Qualifications:

Customer Service, Quality Focus, Job Knowledge, Professionalism, Time Management, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Training, Attention to Detail, Client Relationships