Sommelier - On Call

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Great communication skills and the ability to work well and communicate effectively with managers and other departments
• •Excellent fine wine sales skills
• •Ability to provide upscale food & wine service
• •Ability to plan and execute wine pairings for guests on demand
• •General knowledge of global fine wine, and specific knowledge of Oregon wine
• •Certification or education achievement in wine
• •Ability to educate staff on wine and wine service
• •Ability to conduct training sessions in front of groups of 15+ people
• •Create tasting notes & selling points for major wines on the list
• •Respectful interaction with members of the local wine industry wine trade
• •Ability to collaborate with guests on Chef's Table reservations
• •Ability to manage items Silverware and to perform inventory searches in BinScan
• •OLCC Service Permit
• •Food Handlers Permit
• •Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings and holidays
• •Possess an enthusiastic, positive demeanor and the desire to provide exceptional guest service
• •Ability to bend and lift up to 50 pounds of heavy wine, boxes, supplies
• •Ability to carry up to 25 pounds across the distance of the various dining areas
• •Ability to reach with hand and arms, sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb throughout the property, be in refrigerated areas, and to talk or hear
• •Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Desired Qualifications

• •You must have great excitement about the Oregon wine industry and be knowledgeable on local trends and developments
• •Your knowledge and passion for the wine industry and community must be continually nurtured
• •You must enjoy educating, mentoring, and leading our Server team on proper wine service, descriptions, and sales techniques
• •You must have a passion for hospitality, people, wine, and food
• •Great guests with a smile
• •Learn and use guest names
• •Welcome returning guests
• •Consistently demonstrate teamwork – sharing workload responsibilities with a positive attitude
• •Maintain confidentiality: refrain from gossip, rumors or inappropriate workplace language
• •Interact professionally at all times with guests, suppliers and other team members
• •Support management business decisions
• •Learn and comply with The Allison Inn & Spa policies and procedures
• •Follows all safety policies and procedures
• •Keep a neat, groomed appearance as per The Allison guidelines
• •Have an awareness and understanding of federal, state, and local regulations on the service of alcoholic beverages
• •Recommend and manage the implementation of promotions, displays, and other ideas within approved guidelines
• •Perform daily restocking of the walk-in cooler, display cases, and wine storage areas
• •Keep wine storage and display areas stocked and clean
• •Maintain the function and accuracy of iPad wine lists, ensuring that the Tastevin/Slate app is syncing as needed, and that guided access is working correctly
• •Perform a weekly inventory audit of the by the glass wines
• •When appointed, lead guided tasting experiences for guests or staff, and provide wine service for special events
• •Monitor the maintenance and sanitation of various outlets and equipment to protect the assets, comply with regulations, and ensure a safe work environment
• •Promote accident prevention to minimize occurrences of accidents
• •Perform special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned