Our client, the prestigious Delaire Graff Restaurant, is looking for an experienced and well-presented Head Sommelier. The ideal candidate is highly articulate, has excellent interpersonal skills, a customer service orientation, and the ability to deal with very distinguished clientele. Duties will include: *Train restaurant staff *Ensure correct presentation and temperature of beverages *Update wine list *Place orders for all beverages *Meet with suppliers and identify wines to add to the portfolio *Ensure that wine service area is presentable *Ensure sufficient stock and equipment *Ensure all equipment and decanters are clean and in working order *Conduct temperature checks *Monthly stock take *Promote guest satisfaction *Adhere to legislation and regulations as applicable to the sale of alcoholic beverages *All other tasks related to the position. Essential qualifications, skills and experience: • Grade 12; • Certificate from WSET Level 2/Cape Wine Academy/ South African Sommelier association; • 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar role; • In depth knowledge of wines, grape varieties and regions, harvest times, climates, soils and wine making process. Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 19 October 2022. For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444. Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.