Junior Sommelier | Villa Igiea

ROCCO FORTE HOTELS

VILLA IGIEA

Palermo

JUNIOR SOMMELIER

Villa Igiea reopened on May 2021 completely refurbished after almost two years of renovation work. It shows contemporary design while maintaining its Liberty soul. The hotel has 100 rooms and suites, overlooking the flourishing gardens and the Gulf of Palermo. Well-known Chef Fulvio Pierangelini leads the kitchen brigade and conceive the hotel culinary offer. A beautiful Wellness Centre is available for relaxation and body care while sports lovers will find a spacious and well-equipped fitness room. The property is enriched by a see front swimming pool for the exclusive use of Guests.

Main purpose:

The Junior Sommelier helps the restaurant team to ensure the best Guests’ experience is provided through a flawless service. We expect personalised interaction with our Guests in order to deliver them the best culinary experience, whilst recommending and up-selling wines to pair with their meals.

Reports to: Maitre.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Support in preparing the wine lists, purchase orders, inventory and requisitions;

• Assist the F&B Manager in monitoring stock levels and sales and suggest actions to improve sales;

• Cooperate with F&B Manager to develop special events about wine for our Guests;

• Providing an excellent and personalized Guest experience anticipating their needs and handle complaints;

• Keep the wine canteen clean and updated;

• Support in drafting monthly inventory of wine and all related beverage.

• Support the Restaurant team in order to deliver the service.

We offer:

• Seasonal contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.

• Learning & development activities and career opportunities.

• Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".

• Staff celebrations.

Competencies required:

• Collaboration: Be able and willing to work as a team within the department and with other departments.

• Personal Effectiveness & Communication: Demonstrate self-control and present information clearly and with confidence.

• Personal development: Be open to and accept constructive feedback and use it to improve. Ongoing dialogue with Head of Department on own performance objectives.

• Business orientation: Be able to follow guidelines and priorities assigned by Head of the Department in order to achieve goals in a timely and satisfactory way. Perform his/her tasks with integrity.

• Technical Skills: Demonstrate technical competence and knowledge related to the role.

Other requirements:

• Fluent in English and Italian;

• Passion and studies in sommelierie;

• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines;

• Ambition to grow;

• Flexibility.

Please apply forwarding your CV with full details and enclose the approval to process the personal data according to local privacy laws and standards (d.lgs. 196/03).