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Job Title: Sommelier (Male/Female)
Position Type: Full-time
Expected Date of Joining: July 1st, 2024
About
Barnhouse, a subsidiary of Sai Lakshmi Industries Private Limited, Bengaluru, is our fine and premium dining establishment. With a focus on offering an unparalleled dining experience, Barnhouse aims to cater to the urban, health-conscious consumer who appreciates a refined sense of taste and aesthetics. Barnhouse is now open to hiring a Sommelier. The restaurant is located in Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Don't miss out on this chance to shape your future, supported by a company that values your talent and potential.
Job Overview
We are looking for a smart, friendly and experienced Sommelier to be a part of our team. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the ideal candidate should be able to assist Chefs and the Restaurant Manager in curating the wine menu. Besides, your knowledge in various types of wines will be beneficial in making food and wine pairing recommendations to clients.
As a Sommelier, you should ensure that the wine served is at the right temperature and in proper glassware. Moreover, you should be actively involved in organizing wine tasting sessions. You will also be responsible for adhering to the health and safety guidelines. Verifying guest IDs to check for legal drinking age will also be part of your job responsibility.
If you can help our guests make excellent wine selections, then do get in touch with us. We would like to have a word with you.
Responsibilities
· Assisting in curating and updating wine lists
· Recommending food and wine pairings to clients
· Showcasing and informing clients about the different wine varieties
· Placing orders for wines
· Contacting and negotiating prices with vendors and wine makers
· Organizing and managing wine tasting events
· Reviewing and ensuring that the wine cellar is stocked at all times
· Ensuring compliance to the food and health safety measures and regulations
· Coordinating with the waiters to serve wine at the right temperature
· Arranging and using proper glassware for serving wine
· Ensuring that open wine bottles are stored properly
· Verifying guest IDs to check legal drinking age
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or a related field
· Minimum 2 years of proven work experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward or Stewardess or a similar role in a reputed restaurant or the Hospitality industry
· Excellent knowledge of different types of wines, wineries, and local vineyards
· Understanding of the wine making process, food pairings, and glassware used
· Excellent communication and presentation skills
· Good time management and organizational skills
· Display good hygiene standards
· Well-groomed and highly motivated individual
· Ability to work for long hours and flexible timings
· Ability to offer excellent customer service
WSET certified professionals will be preferred
If you are ready to tackle new challenges with a forward-thinking team, please submit your updated resume with a cover letter addressed to fatima.s@sailakshmi.com
Sai Lakshmi Industries Pvt Ltd., aims to be the world’s most creative company that focuses on developing new and innovative concepts in the Fashion, Real Estate and Hospitality industries. Established in 1995 in Bengaluru, we are on a mission to provide lasting commercial, social and environmental benefits in the Real Estate, Fashion and Hospitality industries by building on our decades-long manufacturing experience and the expertise of our team that joins us on this passionate journey.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Rotational shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kannamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please specify your monthly salary expectation

Experience:

• Sommelier: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 01/11/2024