• Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines
• Create, update and maintain wine lists
• Pair and suggest wines that will best complement menu items
• Attend wine tastings and develop relationships with vendors
• Request new wines and products
• Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines
• Decant wines appropriately to the wine type
• Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and amounts of wine, proper storage and disposal of wines, and replenishing cellar as needed
• Train and educate server and bartender staff on wine origin, vintage, styles, and pairings
• Pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item
• Request new wines and products to complement existing menu selections
• Conduct period inventories to ensure percentage cost is at or below budgeted levels
• Order and conduct inventory of specialty wine equipment and glassware
• Create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants
• Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs
• Meet with wine distributors, wineries, and purveyors to stay abreast of latest products and ensure positive vendor relationships
• Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs
• Monitor and replenish inventory of wine cellar, equipment, and glassware