Wine steward vs server and hostess

Differences between wine steward and server and hostess duties and responsibilities

Wine steward example responsibilities.

• Conduct weekly wine tastings and make recommendations regarding wine selection.
• Implement a POS system improving efficiency with kitchen orders and faster food delivery.
• Operate all equipment necessary to prepare grapes for harvest, supervise picking during harvest season.
• Formulate detailed lab notebooks for each harvest year to model and compare life of the wines.
• Provide customers with exceptional wine and food pairing recommendations.
• Promote and demonstrate various wines sell at Costco stores during the holiday season.

Server and hostess example responsibilities.

• Assist guests in booking reservations and manage guest history data using OpenTable reservation system.
• Provide quality customer service, process customer transactions utilizing proprietary POS system, skillfully handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Perform bartending duties during busy events or whenever require.
• Coordinate with kitchen managerial staff using POS systems to ensure timely and accurate order preparation.
• Provide guests with an excellent dining experience by asking questions about allergies or preferences and initiating conversation for customer confidence.
• Manage expediter window paying close attention to garnishes and presentation.