Cigar & Wine Sommelier

RIXOS; Egypt (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RIXOS is seeking an experienced sommelier to lead our wine program, train front‑of‑house staff, and partner with the kitchen on wine‑friendly menu development. You will curate wine lists, educate guests, and ensure exceptional service at a Michelin‑level establishment.

The role requires strong English skills, a 4+ year background in wine service, and the ability to manage stock, pricing, and supplier relations in a luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Education: At least a high school or vocational diploma.
• Experience: At least 4 years of related work experience following theoretical education.
• Foreign Language: Sufficient English to communicate effectively with guests.
• Courses and Training: Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Computer Literacy: Proficient with standard computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for wine recommendations and sales to guests and off‑premises customers.
• Maintain and update wine and beverage lists; train staff on pairings.
• Lead sommelier wine education classes and cellar operations; manage stock and purchasing with chef
• Ensure proper aging, pricing, and corkage handling; back up cellar door operations as needed.
• Collaborate with the maitre d and head chef on wine-friendly menu changes and guest experiences.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Staff management

Customer service

Upselling skills

Education

High school or vocational diploma

Job description

Job Description

• Responsible for the recommendation and sales of wines and other beverages to guests and the wine sales off premises
• Offering and promote the digestive trolley
• Spoil our guests with a big smile on your face
• Converse with guest in fluent English and be able to entertain with a sensible conversation
• Speak at least one other European language
• Work towards target revenue per guests and revenue per month
• Maintain and update wine and all other beverage lists
• Ensure wines off critical age get sold
• Establish sommelier recommendation
• Check pricing is up to date
• Maintain standards as would be expected in a Michel in star rated restaurant
• Train front of house and chefs about wine matching
• Make sure all service staff knows which wines to recommend to each dish of the menu
• Work with head chef on menu and ingredients which are wine friendly
• Helps writing the menus in accordance with maitre d
• Carry out wine education classes
• Fully trained in Herzog wines to be able to back up cellar door
• Carry out monthly stock control inventory
• Update continuously all stock forms
• Be in charge of purchasing the wines and creating the wine list based on the chef recipes
• The sommelier handles all wine inventory and management
• Waiters are trained by the sommelier on the wine list and successful pairings
• Discuss wine orders and their subsequent pricing with Therese Herzog
• Make sure wines get returned to suppliers and credits issued for corked and spoiled wines
• Perform normal service duties as assigned by the ma tre d
• Keep wine cellar private dining room of immaculate appearance and order
• Make sure new deliveries are stored immediately and update on the wine and inventory list
• Responsible for the cigar collection
• Know and recommend offering
• Responsible for the handling and maintenance of the cigars and the Humidors
• Cigar service to guests
• Train staff
• Liaise with Hans Herzog for cigars
• Monthly inventory and stock control of cigars
• Assist and replace the maitre d during its absence inclusive cash up and reconciliation
• Carry out some work with Hans Herzog and assistant wine maker in the vineyard and winery to understand Herzog wines
• Liaise on a regular basis about new releases and feedback from guests
• Become a Herzog wine ambassador
• During vintage establish rooster for service and chef staff to help with picking and lecture about the grape varieties being picked
• Train cellar door hosts and any helpers
• Make sure wines are handled and shared efficiently and without waste between restaurant bistro and cellar door
• Visit other cellar doors and wineries and take along all interested staff
• Suggest wine related items which could be sold in the cellar door and restaurant
• Review all accounting reports before submitted to the financial controller or his delegated for approval
• Review the purchase requests amp purchase orders verify the limit
• Reconcile the bank accounts on monthly basis
• Review the F amp B linen uniform glassware and etc inventory
• Analysing the assets and liabilities accounts
• Supervising the finance department personnel as detailed in the organization chart

Qualifications

• Education At least a high school or vocational diploma
• Experience At least 4 years of related work experience following theoretical education
• Foreign Language Sufficient level of English communicate effectively with guests
• Courses and Training Advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge
• Computer Literacy
• Skills Have a good communication with guest and have ability to control his staff and handling guest complaints