Assistant Sommelier

Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is an emblem of Portofino’s allure. Our elevated escape is perched in the protected Portofino hills, overlooking the glittering Gulf of Tigullio and charming Portofino. We are proud of our legendary past and continue to visualise our heritage of the future.

Become part of a caring team of professionals striving for excellence. At Belmond we look for effortlessly engaging characters, whose personality, humour and charm shine through, creating a culture for unscripted and instinctive service and genuine human connection.

For the next season, we are looking for an Assistant Sommelier to join the team at our refined Ristorante La Terrazza, and at the new Pool Grill being relaunched next year.

He/she reports to the Sommelier.

**Main duties & responsibilities**:

- Anticipate guests needs and handle guest complaints, providing an excellent and personalized guest experience according to our service standards
- Support the Sommelier in Develop special events about wine
- Inventory and requisitions: assist in monitoring stock levels and ordering replacement deliveries. Avoid any waste and capable to control beverage margins
- Cooperate with the bar manager to establish the wine selection to use the pool bar and for the champagne bar
- Compliance with health and safety regulation

**Requirements**:

- Working experience of minimum 2 years within the same role in Luxury Hotel’s Industry
- Experience in Fine Dining Restaurant required (Michelin is a plus)
- Fluent in English and Italian; a third language preferred
- Sommelier AIS or FISAR
- Professional knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines
- Exceptional customer service skills

Other Requirements:

- Effective communication, Emotional intelligence and Adaptability
- Collaboration: be a role model for teamwork, and proactively go out of one’s way to help others
- Drive results: set clear goals and expectations and maximise resource allocation to achieve those
- Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background
- Be able to advice about best selling prices and keen to regularly review them according to Restaurant manager and Purchasing manager instructions.

**Benefits**
- Seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 3, Assistant Sommelier
- Food & lodging for non residents.
- Start date: April / May 2023 - End date: September / October 2023, with the aim of a continuous collaboration for next seasons at Hotel Splendido, with a career path
- Career opportunities within our Belmond properties in Italy and abroad
- Ongoing Learning & Development activities
- Discovering Belmond program, that offers complimentary accommodation for team members while on leisure travel outside their region at any Belmond hotel and resort. It also offers food and beverage at a discounted rate. In addition to the complimentary offerings, discounted rates are available for safaris, trains and cruises.

**Location**:

- Italy, Portofino

Department:

- Food & Beverage

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