What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sommelier - Hiring Bonus position at Little Palm Island, a Noble House Resort?
Description
ABOUT LITTLE PALM ISLAND:
The iconic Little Palm Island is one of a kind. Just 30 minutes from Key West, yet a world away, Little Palm Island is the only private Island resort in the continental U.S. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Little Palm offers unmatched privacy and tranquility.
With a selection of 30 luxury suites, a Balinese-style spa, the main attraction is the exclusive waterside fine dining overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with sunset views and fire pits for enjoying a nightcap. For decades guests have come to experience the exotic destination, award-winning fare, uncompromising service within a luxurious, yet comfortable island atmosphere. With over half of the seats located right on the ocean, The Dining Room seats 100 guests and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition, our team serves wine and fine cocktails in the lounge, in-room dining, and caters to small, refined private gatherings.
SOMMELIER RESPONSIBILITIES:
As Sommelier, you will curate and manage the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring a diverse and high-quality selection. You will share your expertise with our guests and service staff. Merging your passion for wine with your understanding of fine dining, will allow you creativity flow with wine-parings. Conducting wine tastings and staff training sessions to enhance wine knowledge and service standards is an important component of the position. Your specialized knowledge will allow you to partner with our Executive Chef on daily menu changes.
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WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE:
Your knowledge of fine dining and passion for fine wines will be key to your success. You bring a highly professional, welcoming personality to the role. Staying updated on wine trends, regions, and vintages to keep the wine program current and competitive is key. You will be innovative in ways to increase both knowledge and sales of wine in The Dining Room. Your passion for sharing wine knowledge will elevate the dining experience of our guests.
Naturally, you have the drive to exceed expectations for this iconic location. This is your opportunity to make your mark at the highly renowned Little Palm Island Resort & Spa.
OUR CULTURE: Individual Distinction, Collective Soul
The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." and neither are our associates. We are a group of individuals who share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine with individual distinction and a collective soul. And we like to have fun.
The Offer: In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package to include a hiring bonus, subsidized housing assistance, relocation assistance, competitive pay, commission potential, matching 401k, health benefits, generous travel discounts, paid time off, and the opportunity to join a team in paradise.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.