Wine Steward

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Job Description For Wine Steward

FAIRMONT

Company Description

Are you ready to join a team that thrives on excellence and embraces limitless potential? Fairmont Southampton, on the island of Bermuda, seeks exceptional individuals like you to be part of our award-winning team and shape the future of hospitality. Our resort is Bermuda's largest, offering 593 luxurious guest rooms, nine restaurants, a 30,000-square-foot spa, an 18-hole par three golf course, and a captivating Beach Club. As we embark on an exciting future, including a multi-million dollar renovation, the opportunities for growth and success are boundless. Our culture emphasizes respect, teamwork, and professionalism, supported by comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, worldwide travel discounts, and wellness programs. Join our diverse and inclusive team, where your unique talents and perspectives are celebrated. Become a key player in delivering extraordinary experiences to individual and group travelers from around the globe, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bermuda. Dare to go beyond the ordinary, unlock your potential, and make a lasting impact at Fairmont Southampton. Together, let's create memories that exceed expectations. #BeLimitless

Job Description

The Wine Steward at The Waterlot is a critical role responsible for curating, managing, and presenting an exceptional wine experience for our discerning guests. The ideal candidate will possess extensive wine knowledge, refined service skills, and a passion for enhancing our guests' dining experience through expert wine selection and pairing.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and maintain the restaurant's comprehensive wine cellar, ensuring proper storage, inventory management, and rotation of wine collections

- Develop and update the wine list to showcase a diverse and high-quality selection of wines from around the world

- Provide expert wine recommendations that complement our steakhouse menu and enhance guests' dining experiences

- Conduct tableside wine service with exceptional professionalism, including wine presentation, decanting, and pouring

- Train and mentor service staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and food and wine pairing

- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create wine pairing menus and special wine-focused events

- Maintain detailed knowledge of the restaurant's wine inventory, pricing, and availability, create all wine orders

- Assist in wine purchasing decisions and relationship management with wine distributors and vineyards

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3-5 years of high-end restaurant wine service experience

- Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, and wine production techniques

- Excellent palate and ability to describe wine characteristics with precision and eloquence

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information

Schedules: Irregular hours including nights, weekends and public holidays apply to this position

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling