Sommelier
Garden of the Gods Resort & Club
- Colorado Springs, CO
- $16.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Extensive wine knowledge (old/new world), Court of Master Sommelier Advanced Certification Level 2 or higher preferred
- Experience within a luxury resort, club environment and fine dining establishments preferred
- Proficiency in beverage purchasing, vender relations, inventory controls, wine cellar management
- Ability to run wine tasting sessions for colleagues and guests
- Assure compliance of Colorado liquor laws
- Comprehend F&B finance models as they relate to pricing, inventory COGS, analysis and problem solving
- TIPS/ServSafe Beverage Certification desirable.
- Ability to communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), inventory software.
- Deliver "I Am Proud" service standards and department-specific signature touch points.
- Establish cross-departmental channels of communication among teammates that are consistent and complete.
- Ensures compliance with all Food and Beverage policies, standards and procedures
- Foster robust relationships with beverage suppliers and vintners and distillers
- Exude hospitality and a contagious sense of enthusiasm towards food and wine
- Maintain excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership skills
- Passion for delivering a high level of anticipatory service consistently to our guests
- Effective multitasker, maintain composure under pressure
- Confident, comfortable and enjoy work the dining room during service with an emphasis on accentuating the guest experience through unique, esoteric and beverage recommendations
- Maintain a high-quality level of service regarding body language, eye contact and proper verbiage and seek to positively enhance the guest experience throughout their dining experience.
- Actively involved in the operation through daily interaction with both colleagues and guests
- Be resourceful and solution oriented
- Highest level of integrity and work ethic
- Assist in the maintenance including organization, restocking, wine cellar, wine fridge, wine wall, and BTG Room to ensure it is current, clean and organized.
- Assist in the planning, organization and execution of special wine events including food and wine pairings
- Work independently without direct supervision
- Work directly with guests and potential clients
- Greet every guest, member, and team member with "I Am Proud" standards and set a positive tone for every interaction.
- Provide extraordinary service that is "Enriching by Nature."
- Embrace, embody, demonstrate, and encourage wellness and the STRATA virtues through interactions, performance, and commitments.
- Uphold the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club's brand, culture, vision, mission, and values.
- Be empowered to make things go right if they go wrong.
- Give the guest/member a fond farewell.
- Address feedback by utilizing the LEARN Model.
- Demonstrate a professional appearance and be attentive to what matters most.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Observe and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times and maintain work area in a professional, orderly manner.
- Remain alert, courteous and helpful to the members, guests and employees at all times.
- Perform other related duties as requested by the department.
- Interface positively with other departments, offering assistance when needed.
- Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Owners, the President and CEO or the Resort Manager (RM).
- Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
- Work in a safe, prudent and organized manner
- Have an in-depth knowledge of food and preparation
- Willing to work a flexible schedule and holidays
- Conduct and participate in monthly beverage inventory working closely with the food and beverage leaders ensuring accurate and timely counts
- Maintain a crisp, clean and healthy personal appearance
- Practices a "Culture of Service" philosophy for both internal and external customers.
- Protect the assets of the property.
- Maintain professional appearance and behavior at all time when in contact with members, guests and fellow employees.
- Follow policies and procedures in training manuals and the Employee Handbook.
- Always remembers our partnership with our clients, fellow employees, owners and investors to provide quality service and maintain profitability.
- Establishes self-improvement goals by staying current with necessary training requirements for this position.
- Regular attendance in conformance with the standards established by the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club is essential to the successful performance of this position.
- Recognize that despite all efforts the company makes, the ultimate responsibility for employee health and safety rests directly with the individual. It is a condition of employment for all employees to conduct their duties in a safe and healthful manner.