⚜⚜⚜ Ireland/Dublin 01 - Head Sommelier f/m/d - Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen (2 Michelin*) - Sponsored

Name of establishment: Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen

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City: Dublin 01

We are looking for a: Head Sommelier f/m/d

Description of the position:

About us:

Bringing together Mickael Viljanen’s energy and passion with Ross Lewis’s experience and mentoring expertise, the new era at Chapter One aims to create one of Ireland's most unique dining experiences. The merging of cultures, alliances, suppliers and teams will bring the restaurant to the next level, with a strong focus on excellence in a clean, modern style. Chapter One’s celebrated welcome awaits all guests, who can immerse themselves in a luxurious dining room for an exceptional dining experience.

Position Overview:

An exciting opportunity exists at our well-established 2* Michelin restaurant for a lead Sommelier to join the team. Along with two assistants, you will work to enhance further our wine service and collection of approximately 650 wines. Comprehensive wine knowledge is a prerequisite and a curious mind that is always open to further learning. A strong sense of hospitality and customer service is essential, as it is a key part of our business as it is a restaurant with a strong reputation for friendly but efficient service. Further learning will be supported fully in this position but an insight into future trends for wine lists vis a-vis selection would be helpful.

What We’re Looking For & Responsibilities:

* Driving beverage revenue in the restaurant and maintaining beverage costs within budget;
* Controlling and monitoring wine orders, stock and par level;
* Creating and maintaining uo to date wine list as per Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen standards
* Reviewing and analysing sales to ensure stock rotation and profitability remain within targets
* Training all front-of-house team members on existing and new products, as well as selling techniques and any other necessary beverage training
* Constantly reviewing guest feedback, planning and implementing corrective action if needed to ensure guest satisfaction
* Building rapport with key suppliers and price negotiation.
* Tracking and sharing information regarding new business trends and generating new business opportunities.
Skills

To move into this position, you will draw on your 3 years + experience in similar luxury, high-end work environments as Head Sommelier. You will have intermediate-level Microsoft Office applications skills - particularly Excel, Word and Adobe as well as a high level of written and verbal business English.

PLEASE, DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T MEET THE REQUIREMENTS MENTIONED, THANK YOU!

Wine Education: WSET Level 2/ASI - Diploma/Certificate or similar level

Years of experience: 3 years

Contract type: Full time

Work permit: Requires a valid work visa (not applicable to EU passport holders)

Accommodation: Not provided

Languages required: English

Contact Name: Mr. Juba Paridi at [email protected]

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