Hotel Wine Sommelier

**Job Description**:
**Job Number** 23148754

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** The Ritz-Carlton Perth, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**Hotel Wine Sommelier**
- Beautiful location on the Elizabeth Quay waterfront
- 5 minutes walk from Elizabeth Quay station and close to public transport
- Free Employee Duty Meals
- Free breakfast cereal, coffee and tea throughout the day
- Discounts on hotel rooms and food and beverage with Marriott Internationally
- Discounts on retail venues around the location
- Marriott Life with the Works - Paid Birthday Leave, Sabbatical Leave, and Paid Parental Leave
- Recognition and wellbeing programs
- Training and Career Development opportunities within an international brand
- Laundry Benefit
- Employee activities and celebrations throughout the year

**About the Company**

Owned by multinational developer, Far East Consortium, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is a prominent anchor point within Perth’s Elizabeth Quay development. Sitting just 30 metres from the waterfront, the 205-room hotel occupies a 28-storey tower, which also includes a selection of impressive residential apartments. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, together with The Towers at Elizabeth Quay, an upscale residential development located beside the hotel, sits atop exclusive retail space, fine-dining experiences, and waterfront access. The Ritz-Carlton, Perth also offers guests world-class amenities, including four distinctive restaurants and bars. The hotel is also ideally positioned to accommodate conference and meeting space demand in the city with 2,000 square metres of conference space, including a spacious 572 square metres ballroom fitted with the latest AV technology. Other facilities at the hotel include a Fitness Centre, which offers a gym, spa, and outdoor infinity swimming pool, while an open-roof courtyard with tropical, landscaped gardens creates a resort feel in a bustling city.

**About the Role**

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Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles. Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. Update and maintain wine list and MICROS system. Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items. Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors. Request new wines and products. Create and update wine lists. Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs. Monitor and replenish inventory of wine cellar, equipment, and glassware. Train and educate server and bartender staff. Conduct vintage and BIN number checks. Conduct staff wine tastings. Secure liquors, beers, wines, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Follow all state and local laws for serving alcohol responsibly. Maintain accurate spill sheet.

**Core Work Activities**
- Safety and Security
- Policies and Procedures
- Leading Bars / Lounge Beverage Teams
- Guest Relations
- Communication
- Working with Others
- Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
- Physical Tasks
- General Food and Beverage Services
- Assists Management
- Greeting and Seating
- Closing
- Steps of Service
- Bartending
- Wine/Sommelier

**Skills & Experience**
- Professional Qualification for Wine and Beverage in hospitality industry.
- Approved Manager Certification from Nationally Accredited Training provider (inclusive of RSA).
- Experience working in management role preferable.
- Experience working in a Restaurant (or Food & Beverage outlet) required.
- Qualification from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related field desirable.
- Unrestricted working rights for Australia.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

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. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has ear