What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yolan Sommelier position at Highgate Hotels, LP?
| Requisition ID | 2022-32120 | Category | Food and Beverage | Job Location | US-TN-Nashville | Property | The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville |
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com.
The Joseph Hotel - Nashville
WHERE YOU WORK
The Joseph Nashville, a Luxury Collection Hotel re-imagines the hotel experience. The hotel's modern expression is informed by the city's diverse maker-culture and is as focused on integrating the work of Nashville's artisans, chefs and craftsmen as it is that of its musicians. The Joseph's art program - incorporating both the local works of Tennessee artists and works from one of the world's most renowned art collections - deepens the hotel's offering and roots it firmly in Nashville for guests and visitors alike. Featuring 297 thoughtfully designed rooms and suites, as well as 18,000 square feet of event and meeting space, The Joseph will exceed the expectations of varied guests. In addition to impeccable service, The Joseph offers countless chances to enjoy unique and memorable experiences. From the front door to the rooftop, The Joseph is full of opportunities to encounter the unexpected.
WHY YOU'RE HERE
You are approachably sophisticated and passionate about making a difference. Making the difference for every guest that walks through the doors of the hotel and doing everything you can to ensure each of our guests has a memorable experience. Making a difference for fellow associates and lending a hand when it is needed. You are here because the life you want is about providing exceptional service, and that is exactly what we do.
WHAT YOU DO
You welcome every guest with a smile, and as an ambassador for the hotel, assist the service team in making sure they are taken care of from the moment they sit down to their last drink. You guide guests through the wine list to assist them in finding the perfect glass or bottle for the meal or occasion. You will complete full wine service on tables that participate for by the bottle service and by the glass service. You are able to discover faults in wine and you are able to pair food and wine perfectly for any guest. In addition to leading wine service during dinner, you are responsible for keep the wine storage stocked and prepared for service. You will assist the Beverage Director in various roles including leading trainings for the service team.
WHO YOU ARE
You are passionate and enthusiastic about wine. That passion shows through when you discuss our wine list. Multi-tasking is something that comes naturally to you, as does working under pressure. While you're great in an environment chatting one-on-one with a customer, you thrive just as well with a packed restaurant area. Sophisticated and approachable, you take pride in a well-groomed appearance, and a work environment that allows for that. You can lift 60 pounds. You have a desire to learn more and have a strong sense of organization. You likely have experience in a Forbes five star or Michelin Star environment. Preferably, you have a minimum of 2 years' experience in similar position, and are a Court of Master Sommelier Certified Sommelier or completed WSET Level 2.
Highgate Hotels and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other legally protected classification. Highgate Hotels will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.
