Wine Tutor

Phoenix Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Wine Lounge at a Estate near Stellenbosch is seeking a Wine Tutor to deliver excellent service and ensure guest satisfaction. You will need patience, personality, and perseverance to thrive in this hospitality setting.

Responsibilities include setting up tasting areas, presenting wine tastings, managing stock, promoting sales, and ensuring compliance with liquor regulations. Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for wine are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years wine tutor experience preferred.
• Own reliable transport.
• In-depth knowledge of wines and ability to explain to guests.

Responsibilities

• Set up tasting area and present tutored wine tastings.
• Conduct cellar tours and ensure presentation, quality and temperature of drinks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Wine Lounge at an Estate close to Stellenbosch is looking for a Wine Tutor to provide excellent service to ensure great guest satisfaction.

We are looking for someone who will have the patience, personality and perseverance to thrive in this role.

Duties:

• Setting up tasting area
• Presenting tutored wine tastings
• Cellar tours
• Ensure presentation, quality and temperature of all drinks are correct.
• Processing wine orders through Capreo, Cape Ardor and Aspiring Logistics.
• Ensure that there is enough stock and equipment, stock collection and re-stocking.
• Ensure a minimum loss through breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders and capturing any losses.
• Strict tasting and portion control
• Daily stock-take of wine and beverages and completing stock movement sheets
• Promoting and processing sales
• Adhere strictly to the provisions and regulations as contained in the Liquor Act (No. 59 of 2003) and other regulations as may be applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Preferably 1- 2 years wine tutor experience
• Own reliable transport
• In depth knowledge of wines and being able to communicate and explain this to guests
• Passionate about wine and the hospitality industry
• Excellent interpersonal- & communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Comfortable in dealing with very distinguished clientele
• Must be well-presented
• Willing to work flexible hours and be able to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic personality