Lux Sommelier – Elevate Luxury Dining in Portofino

Belmond; Genova; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Seasonal contract

Staff accommodation

Meal allowance

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Transport benefits

Job summary

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, in Portofino, Italy, is seeking a Sommelier to join our luxury Food & Beverage team. The ideal candidate loves hospitality, can deliver authentic luxury experiences, and works with care, confidence, curiosity and community.

Reports to the Restaurant Manager. Main duties include overseeing F&B operations, ensuring a flawless guest experience, assisting the head sommelier, and supporting the team to meet financial targets.

Qualifications

• Previous professional experience within the same role in a luxury environment.
• Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally.
• Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability.
• Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player.
• Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues.
• Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background.
• Fluent in English and Italian.
• HACCP certification.

Responsibilities

• Fulfil the operations of the Food & Beverage outlet.
• Monitor all aspects of the customers' experience, from the restaurant layout before they arrive to the experience they receive during the service.
• Act to enhance a flawless service and anticipate Guests’ needs.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with all Guests and handle requests and enquiries.
• Assist the head sommelier during the service.
• Contribute to the achievement of the economic targets.

Job description

Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, in Portofino, Italy, is seeking a Sommelier to join our luxury Food & Beverage team. The ideal candidate loves hospitality, can deliver authentic luxury experiences, and works with care, confidence, curiosity and community.

Reports to the Restaurant Manager. Main duties include overseeing F&B operations, ensuring a flawless guest experience, assisting the head sommelier, and supporting the team to meet financial targets.