Sommelier vs caterer/server

Differences between sommelier and caterer/server duties and responsibilities

Sommelier example responsibilities.

• Manage sales and inventory for premier wine destination restaurant.
• Wine, spirits and fine products sale.
• Direct guest interaction and up-sell of wine and spirits.
• Inventory, purchasing and cost control monitoring, transaction reconciliation, POS programming, payroll, sommelier work.
• Purchase wines for one of the largest menu varieties in NYC.
• Market wine selections with sales team through upselling or pouring wine product samples for testing.
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Caterer/server example responsibilities.

• Experience caterer, providing services from assembling full-service buffets to serving guests at outside catering events and private parties at restaurants.
• Handle cash and credit transactions accurately through the provided POS system
• Perform accurate POS system transactions for in-seat patrons; beverage and alcohol orders.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assign stations and service areas.
• Experience training new employees, working as a server, service bartending, as well as catering large events.
• Inventory control, stocking food and beverage trail, planning events, bartending, catering, and serving guest at parties.
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