Head Sommelier Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Restaurant/Food Service

The Vineta Hotel - situated in the heart of Palm Beach, in homage to an illustrious history dating back 100 years, The Vineta Hotel has been restored to its former splendor and reopens shortly in a familiar location. Two blocks away from Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach, The Vineta embodies the elegant, artistic life of a destination famed for its restaurant scene, designer boutiques and noteworthy galleries.

The hotel is the first in the US to join the Oetker Hotels portfolio.

Originally called The Vineta Hotel, this landmark dates back to 1926 and is a fine example of Mediterranean Revival architecture seen throughout the destination.

A top-to-bottom renovation marks an opportune moment to bring back the original name of this establishment, The Vineta, to clearly mark a bold new chapter in its history. Combining stylish décor with contemporary comfort and the city’s most coveted social setting, complemented by world-class cuisine and unrivalled service, the property will quickly be established as the pinnacle of hospitality in Palm Beach

The Vineta Hotel invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions :

The Head Sommelier is responsible for overseeing the restaurant's wine and beverage program, recommends food and wine pairings, and advises guests on wine selections based on their preferences and food choices, ensuring guests have an exceptional wine experience that complements their meal.

Profile :

Greet, interact, and engage with guests to ensure they have an exceptional wine experience, making personalized wine recommendations and answering any questions regarding the wine list.
Provide expert wine pairings with dishes, explaining the qualities of the wines to guests and making recommendations based on personal taste, meal choice, or dietary restrictions.
Ensure that wine service is flawless, from presenting the bottle to pouring and managing the decanting of older wines or fine bottles. Ensuring that hoteliers are trained in seasonal wine promotions, wine and food pairing, and the current wine list offerings.
Conduct and assist with special events, providing tailored wine lists and helping plan wine-focused experiences for special occasions, private dining, wine dinners, tastings, and special pairing evenings, to create unique experiences and drive guest engagement.
Create and update wine training materials to train and mentor front-of-house hoteliers (including sommeliers, servers, and bartenders) on the proper wine service techniques, pairing principles, and wine knowledge.
Monitor the performance of sommeliers and service hoteliers, providing ongoing coaching and feedback to maintain the highest standards of wine service.
Curate and manage the restaurant's wine list, ensuring a well-rounded selection that aligns with the restaurant’s concept, cuisine, and guests preferences.
Develop and update wine offerings regularly, introducing new wines and managing seasonal selections to keep the list fresh and appealing.
Manage and track wine procurement by establishing and maintaining relationships with wine suppliers, distributors, and vineyard owners, overseeing the wine budget, ensuring cost control and profitability while maintaining high-quality offerings.
Select wines by the glass, considering customer trends, profitability, and the ability to pair with the menu offerings.
Manage wine storage to ensure proper aging conditions (temperature, humidity, light exposure), organization, and rotation of stock in line with best practices.
Track and report wine sales and stock levels, providing regular analysis to management on the performance of the wine program, identifying top sellers, and suggesting…