Wine Waiter

Marathasa Wines is looking for an organised and friendly person for the position of Wine Waiter to join our team at our brand-new winery at the Marathasa valley.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Assisting guests with the selection of wine from the wine lists
• Making recommendation to guests on food and wine pairing
• Communicating enthusiastically, accurately, and knowledgeably about the wine, vineyards and winery to guests
• Serving wine correctly (e.g. in accordance with Court of Master Sommeliers standard of service)
• Serving all other beverages at the correct temperature and in the correct manner
• Lay tables and prepare equipment for use.
• Clean glassware and other equipment such as trolleys, decanters, ice buckets, coasters and bottle holders.
• Preparing customers’ bills
• Food service to accompany the wine
• Assisting with other front-of-house tasks
• Supporting events at the winery
• Promoting sales of wine and wine gifts to guests
• Encouraging guests to sign up to the Wine Club
• Opportunity to assist with the delivery of wine-tasting sessions according to Marathasa Wines protocol, dependent on experience and level of training

Personal Qualities and Qualifications:

• Organised
• Warm and friendly manner
• Interested in food and wine
• Good communication and selling skills
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• A strong commitment to customer service
• Proven background in hospitality (bar or restaurant)
• Demonstrable development of your knowledge of wine, e.g. WSET Level 1 or higher, Introductory Certificate of the Court of Master Sommeliers or higher
• Respect for company policies and procedures and able to follow guidance
• High standards of health and hygiene
• Good spoken English and Greek

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