**JUNIOR SOMMELIER**
- Villa Igiea reopened on May 2021 completely refurbished after almost two years of renovation work. It shows contemporary design while maintaining its Liberty soul._
- The hotel has 100 rooms and suites, overlooking the flourishing gardens and the Gulf of Palermo. Well-known Chef Fulvio Pierangelini leads the kitchen brigade and conceive the hotel culinary offer. A beautiful Wellness Centre is available for relaxation and body care while sports lovers will find a spacious and well-equipped fitness room. The property is enriched by a see front swimming pool for the exclusive use of Guests._ **Main purpose**:
The Junior Sommelier helps the restaurant team to ensure the best Guests’ experience is provided through a flawless service. We expect personalised interaction with our Guests in order to deliver them the best culinary experience, whilst recommending and up-selling wines to pair with their meals.
Reports to: Maitre. **Main duties & responsibilities**: - Support in preparing the wine lists, purchase orders, inventory and requisitions;
- Assist the F&B; Manager in monitoring stock levels and sales and suggest actions to improve sales;
- Cooperate with F&B; Manager to develop special events about wine for our Guests;
- Providing an excellent and personalized Guest experience anticipating their needs and handle complaints;
- Keep the wine canteen clean and updated;
- Support in drafting monthly inventory of wine and all related beverage.
- Support the Restaurant team in order to deliver the service. **We offer**:



- Seasonal contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo.
- Learning & development activities and career opportunities.
- Opportunity to stay in one of our hotels at a reduced rate (35€ per night) upon reaching 6 working months. You will also be entitled to 50% discount at bars and restaurants of the Company and 20% discount on wellness treatments at our Spa and on products "Irene Forte".
- Staff celebrations. **Competencies required**: - Collaboration: Be able and willing to work as a team within the department and with other departments.
- Personal Effectiveness & Communication: Demonstrate self-control and present information clearly and with confidence.
- Personal development: Be open to and accept constructive feedback and use it to improve. Ongoing dialogue with Head of Department on own performance objectives.
- Business orientation: Be able to follow guidelines and priorities assigned by Head of the Department in order to achieve goals in a timely and satisfactory way. Perform his/her tasks with integrity.
- Technical Skills: Demonstrate technical competence and knowledge related to the role. **Other requirements**: - Fluent in English and Italian;
- Passion and studies in sommelierie;
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine and Italian & International wines;
- Ambition to grow;
- Flexibility. **Workplace**: Villa Igiea, Salita Belmonte 43, 90142, Palermo. Contratto di lavoro: Tempo completo, Tempo determinato Retribuzione: €1.106,58 - €2.298,32 al mese Benefit: - Mensa aziendale

📌 Junior Sommelier (Palermo)
🏢 Rocco Forte Hotels
📍 Palermo