What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sommelier position at Queen Miami?
Queen Miami Beach is an immersive dining experience bringing glamour back to South Beach with eclectic experiences and world-class hospitality. Featuring superb Japanese cuisine mixed with the bold modernity of luxury of today, Queen will usher in a new era of decadence and indulgence. We are looking for passionate hospitality professionals to join our stellar team
The Sommelier will be responsible for overseeing our wine menu and offering recommendations on the best pairings. The responsibilities of sommeliers include supervising wine serving, collaborating with winemakers to upgrade selections, and providing wine recommendations to guests. The Sommelier will report to the Head Sommelier
The responsibilities include:
- Creating and updating wine lists with the chefs and manager.
- Making recommendations on food and wine pairings.
- Ensuring that the wine cellar is fully stocked.
- Informing guests on the variety of wines available.
- Training wait staff on available wines.
- Negotiating prices with vendors.
- Organizing wine tasting events.
- Complying with health and safety regulations
The ideal candidate will have:
- Certification as a sommelier or a degree in hospitality is beneficial.
- Previous experience as a sommelier, wine steward, or in a hospitality role.
- Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types.
- Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries.
- An understanding of the wine making process.
- Available to work long hours, weekends
- A WSET qualification would be desirable but not essential
The benefits are:
- Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision after sixty days of employment
- Company sponsored life insurance
- 401K and match after one year of employment
- Paid Time Off