Wine Steward

The Wine Steward at The Waterlot is a critical role responsible for curating, managing, and presenting an exceptional wine experience for our discerning guests. The ideal candidate will possess extensive wine knowledge, refined service skills, and a passion for enhancing our guests’ dining experience through expert wine selection and pairing., Manage and maintain the restaurant’s comprehensive wine cellar, ensuring proper storage, inventory management, and rotation of wine collections

• Develop and update the wine list to showcase a diverse and high-quality selection of wines from around the world

• Provide expert wine recommendations that complement our steakhouse menu and enhance guests’ dining experiences

• Conduct tableside wine service with exceptional professionalism, including wine presentation, decanting, and pouring

• Train and mentor service staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and food and wine pairing

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create wine pairing menus and special wine-focused events

• Maintain detailed knowledge of the restaurant’s wine inventory, pricing, and availability, create all wine orders

• Assist in wine purchasing decisions and relationship management with wine distributors and vineyards, Schedules: Irregular hours including nights, weekends and public holidays apply to this position

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Minimum of 3-5 years of high-end restaurant wine service experience

• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, and wine production techniques

• Excellent palate and ability to describe wine characteristics with precision and eloquence

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills