Resort Sommelier

Here at Adare Manor, our vision is to create magical experiences that people will never forget. Our vision is Beyond Everything and we are always looking for people who want to play their part in helping us write the next chapter of this magical story. Since reopening five years ago, our team's efforts have been recognised again and again. In 2018 we were overjoyed to be awarded 'Hotel of the Year' at the Virtuoso Best of the Best awards. 2019 saw The Golf Course at Adare Manor named as the host venue for the Ryder Cup in 2027, while the following year The Oak Room restaurant was awarded its first Michelin Star. The accolades continued in 2022, with Adare Manor being named the No. 1 Resort in the World in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards, and 2023 has been no exception with the addition of the highly coveted Five-Star rating by Forbes Travel Guide. We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Adare Manor team as Resort Sommelier . Our colleagues possess an intuitive service style that reflects the ethos and luxury of Adare Manor. The person in this role will be a creative individual with an in depth knowledge of current industry trends with the ability to lead a team in providing the flawless service our guests expect. As Resort Sommelier you will be responsible for: The overall success of the wine program at Adare Manor including all outlets Be focused on guest service and be a key figure for wine service in The Oak Room, 1 Michelin Star restaurant Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to continually improve service and offering for our guests Ensure all wine lists are updated and correct Build key relationships with suppliers to ensure a creative wine list whilst achieving financial targets Collaborate with wine makers and vineyards to organise wine events at the resort Demonstrate knowledge by leading the team to accomplish daily goals and targets Ensuring our colleagues are nurtured and challenged within their roles to ensure peak performance Continually developing the product and the guest service proposition at Adare Manor to ensure it is positioned as a market leader Ensuring a highly effective operation, delivery of 'Beyond Everything' service excellence, and maximising revenue and profitability across all areas in line with budget expectations Successful candidates for this job will: Have experience within a similar role in the luxury restaurant or hotel market Possess exceptional knowledge of wine vintages Have previous experience managing an extensive wine list. Have attained WSET and Court of Master Sommelier education Have in depth knowledge of wines and service being able to create an approachable environment for our guests to try new wines Demonstrate a strong leadership presence and take a proactive hands on role in order to identify and support colleagues on all levels Be an inspirational leader who is passionate about creating highly energised teams to provide world class service Be fluent in spoken and written English Demonstrate the ability to work in a pressured environment with high expectation guests Be commercially astute and have solid financial awareness We offer exceptional working environment, development opportunities that are beyond everything, state of the art equipment as well as competitive rates of pay & benefits.