Job Description

- Curate, manage, and maintain the hotel's wine collection and beverage inventory, ensuring quality and variety aligned with guest preferences and culinary offerings
- Provide expert wine recommendations and food and wine pairings to guests, enhancing their dining experience
- Train, mentor, and supervise sommelier and service staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and product information
- Develop and update wine lists and beverage programmes in collaboration with the executive chef and restaurant management
- Conduct wine tastings, educational seminars, and special beverage events for guests and staff
- Manage wine procurement, negotiate with vendors, and maintain cost controls to optimise profitability
- Ensure compliance with all alcohol service regulations, licensing requirements, and responsible service practices
- Oversee cellar management, including proper storage conditions, temperature control, and inventory rotation
- Monitor beverage sales performance, analyse trends,



and implement strategies to increase revenue
- Maintain detailed records of inventory, orders, wine selections, and supplier information
- Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests related to beverages with professionalism and discretion
- Collaborate with front-of-house and back-of-house teams to ensure seamless beverage service delivery
- Assist in menu development and contribute to overall dining programme strategy
- Develop and nurture relationships with wine producers, distributors, and suppliers to source premium selections and secure competitive pricing
- Prepare and present beverage budget forecasts, financial reports, and performance metrics to senior management
- Conduct regular staff performance evaluations, identify training needs, and support career development opportunities within the beverage department

📌 Wine Sommelier - Assistant Manager - Fairmont Agra
🏢 FAIRMONT
📍 Agra