Wine Tutor (Fixed-Term)

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Stellenbosch is seeking a patient, personable wine tutor to turn a tasting into a memorable guest experience in an elegant lounge. You will host discerning visitors, stay composed under pressure, and maintain stock and service standards.

You will set up tastings, present tutored tastings to guests, ensure drink quality and temperature, manage orders, stock, and compliance with Liquor Act, and promote wines while driving sales.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a wine tutor preferred.
• Own or reliable transport.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Confident engaging with high-end, distinguished clientele.
• Well-presented, with an enthusiastic personality.
• Genuine passion for wine and hospitality.
• Flexible with working hours and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set up the tasting area ahead of service.
• Present tutored wine tastings to guests.
• Ensure presentation, quality and serving temperature of all drinks meet standard.
• Process wine orders through relevant ordering and logistics platforms. Maintain stock and equipment levels.
• Minimise losses from breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders; record any that occur.
• Apply strict tasting and portion control.
• Complete daily wine/beverage stock-takes and stock movement sheets.
• Promote wines and process sales.
• Comply with Liquor Act No. 59 of 2003 and all regulations governing sale of alcohol.
• This is a live-out position.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Engaging high-end clientele

Presentation & tasting facilitation

Stock control & organization

Reliable transport

Education

Grade 12

Wine tutor experience 1-2 years

Job description

The ideal candidate is a patient, personable wine enthusiast who can turn a tasting into a memorable guest experience in an elegant, art-filled lounge. You will be confident hosting discerning visitors, comfortable under pressure, and disciplined with stock and service standards.

Core Criteria

• Grade 12 1 - 2 years experience as a wine tutor preferred
• In-depth wine knowledge, with the ability to explain it clearly and engagingly to guests
• Own or reliable transport
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Confident engaging with high-end, distinguished clientele
• Well-presented, with an enthusiastic personality
• Genuine passion for wine and the hospitality industry
• Flexible with working hours and able to perform under pressure

Core Responsibilities

• Set up the tasting area ahead of service
• Present tutored wine tastings to guests
• Ensure the presentation, quality and serving temperature of all drinks meet standard
• Process wine orders through the relevant ordering and logistics platformsMaintain adequate stock and equipment levels, including collections and restocking
• Minimise losses from breakage, waste, theft and incorrect orders, and record any that occur
• Apply strict tasting and portion control
• Complete daily wine and beverage stock-takes and stock movement sheets
• Promote wines and process sales
• Comply with the Liquor Act (No. 59 of 2003) and all other regulations governing the sale of alcohol
• This is a live-out position.