Assistant Head Sommelier

JOB SUMMARY

As one of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, you are the most important asset in our service commitment to our guests. By joining us as a Head Sommelier, we not only meet, but also exceed, our guests’ expectations – you embody the legendary service that makes us a leading luxury brand. A career at The Ritz-Carlton is filled with honesty, respect and the opportunity to grow your career.

Position Summary:

• Join our Ladies and Gentlemen and assist with the restaurant service period, tending to the guests and exceeding their expectations

• Answer guest questions regarding all beverage related items including but not limited to origin, vintage and style of various wines.
• Create wine lists showcasing your inner creativity and maintain respective inventories
• Conduct training sessions to increase the beverage knowledge of all team members
• Serve and connect with guests throughout the complete food and beverage experience
• Understand guest requirements, delivering service excellence with each guest experience

• Assist with the bar operational tasks if required
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new guests, exhibiting our legendary service and enabling future bookings
• Assist in supporting the restaurant manager in selection of wine and collections
• Lead the sommelier team

About You:

• An up to date RSA
• Exceptional wine and beverage knowledge
• Relevant experience in a role
• Working rights in Australia

• Enthusiastic to escalate your career
• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast paced environment
• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude

Our Benefits:

• Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
• Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
• Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
• Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
• Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International’s Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90 years. Apply now!

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

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