Sommelier vs fine dining server

Differences between sommelier and fine dining 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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Fine dining server example responsibilities.

• Schedule and prioritize workload while managing multiple tasks as a representative of this distinctive establishment frequent by wine enthusiasts.
• Maintain Microsoft windows base computer system.
• Work closely with management to implement new organizational systems to facilitate efficient wine service and inventory.
• Craft featured cocktails and signature drinks when bartending.
• Inform chefs if guests have any allergies or other requests.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.
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