Sommelier - 2024 Summer Season

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence.

About the role
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently looking for a talented Sommelier to join th F&B Team for 2024 summer season.

What you will do

The Sommelier is an essential member of the Food & Beverage team dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests. This position provides an enjoyable and expertly served beverage experience conforming to Four Seasons standards of excellence for quality, professionalism and friendliness. The Sommelier creates and updates wine lists, makes recommendations on food and wine pairings, and advises guests on wines based on their tastes and preferences.

What you bring

Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request.

A minimum of one year experience as Sommelier ideally in a luxury environment and/or in a Michelin starred restaurant.

A high level of wine knowledge, including an extensive understanding of wine making process, main wineries and wine regions.

Proficiency in using the Micros Operating System.

Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian and English language.

What we offer

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Meals available at our Employee Restaurant

Staff Accommodation upon availability

Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year

Employee Recognition Programs

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential

This position is based at the Four Seasons Hotel Florence and the contract is full time and seasonal. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy at the time of application and have fluency in English and Italian.

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