Mgr-sommelier - Brasero Atlantico

**Job Number** 24110521

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** Sheraton Bahrain Hotel, 6 Palace Avenue, Manama, Bahrain, Bahrain VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management
**THE HIEROPHANT GROUP**

We are committed to setting the highest and most consistent standards of cuisine, service, hospitality, style, and management. We are able to achieve this level of success through our valued employees. We are looking for individuals who have a common goal and that desire to join our organization. Applicants must have a comprehensive knowledge and genuine passion for guest service, hospitality, food, and beverage as well as a thorough understanding of management cost control and administration. They must express a warm, genuine, and welcoming attitude, and must have a strong attention to detail. Applicants must have an innate ability to work well with fellow employees, be teachers, mentors, and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Areas of responsibility include the Restaurant, Bar, Rooftop, and Private Events in accordance with the hotel and Five Star standards. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan.

Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system. Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items. Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors. Request new wines and products. Create and update wine lists. Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs. Monitor and replenish inventory of wine cellar, equipment, and glassware. Train and educate server and bartender staff. Conduct vintage and BIN number checks. Conduct staff wine tastings. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly. Maintain accurate spill sheet.

Must have a flexible schedule. You will report to the Restaurant Assistant General Manager. Support, maintain, train and adhere to all safety, health and sanitary guidelines and recommendations issued by the Sheraton Hotel Bahrain. Goes beyond knowing standards and basics. Abilities to interpret current trends, position competitively, and execute at all volumes.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

Education and Experience
- This position requires previous Sommelier experience in a high end, sophisticated and luxurious free standing or third party operated restaurant.
- High school diploma or GED; Or 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 4 years’ experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

Developing and Maintaining Budgets
- Develops and manages top line revenue driving strategies and maximizing outlets occupancy.
- Maintains a positive cost management index for bar and restaurant operations.
- Utilizes budgets and forecasts to understand financial objectives.
- Creates employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions for bar and restaurant departments.

**Managing Day-to-Day Operations**
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Maintains service and sanitation standards in restaurant, bar/lounge and room service areas.
- Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

**Leading Food and Beverage Team**
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
- Ensures compliance with all food & beverage policies, standards and procedures by training, supervising, follow-up and hands on management.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
- Ensures staff understands local, state and Federal liquor laws.
- Establishes and maintains open, co