Commi Sommelier

The Faena Culture

The FAENA Movement is one of culture, art and community. The FAENA Culture is steeped in the warmth and traditions of the south combining authentic and attentive hospitality with the world’s finest amenities. We act as a catalyst in making dreams a reality with the collaboration of ideas. Creating carefully curated spaces paired with excellence in service to delight the most sophisticated guests as they are indulged by the FAENA Culture.  

Job Overview

This position is primarily responsible for selling, serving and actively promoting wine sales within the Hotel.

Duties And Responsibilities 

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment.  Use equipment only as intended.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Follow all Faena wine service standards and sequences of service are being followed and adhered to by the staff while on duty.
• Keeps inventory and lets Sommelier know which wines need to be ordered to replenish stock.
• Stores wines on racks or shelves in wine cellar.
• Maintains wine list and recommends bottle or individual glass prices.
• Discusses wines with patrons and assists patrons to make wine selection.
• Opens wine bottle, tastes wine or offers taste to patron prior to serving, and serves wines to patrons.
• Maintain complete knowledge of and strictly abide by state liquor regulations, particularly those prohibiting service to minors, intoxicated persons and driving while under the influence.
• Helps to inform restaurant and beverage staff of what items are temporarily out of stock.
• Review reserved tables and names of such; follow up on special arrangements for pre-assigned tables
• Review daily specials.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to grasp, lift, move, or push goods on cart/truck weighing up to 100 pounds.
•  Ability to move safely in uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Ability to see and respond dangerous to situations.
• Requires mobility.  Sense of smell, taste, touch, and sound. Eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Remain in stationary position for 8 or more hours throughout work shift
• Ability to tolerate varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.
• Some of the work will occur in different locations of the hotel