Head Sommelier

Four Seasons

Florence, Italy
Base: competitive salary + wages; bonus/equity: no...
Exceptional product knowledge
Strong leadership skills
Wine list curation and maintenance
Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Sommelier to lead our wine program and elevate the guest dining experience

Job Summary

  • Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Sommelier to lead our wine program and elevate the guest dining experience.
  • The Head Sommelier oversees the outlet's wine operations, supervises training of sommeliers, creates and updates wine lists, and advises guests on wine selections.
  • We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, excellent training and development opportunities, employee discounts worldwide, and complimentary dry cleaning for uniforms.

Matching Summary

Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Sommelier to lead our wine program and elevate the guest dining experience.

Salary

Base: Competitive Salary and wages; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, complimentary dry cleaning, training opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exceptional product knowledge
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Wine list curation and maintenance
  • Food and wine pairing expertise
  • Beverage inventory management
  • Guest service and hospitality
  • Proficiency in Micros Operating System

Nice-to-have

  • Outgoing personality
  • Hands-on leadership
  • Strong communication and coaching
  • Solution-oriented guest support
  • Bilingual in Italian and English

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years sommelier experience
  • Certified Sommelier qualification
  • Legal authorization to work in Italy
  • Proficiency in Italian and English
  • Experience in luxury hotel or Michelin-level restaurant

Work Rights

Must hold legal authorization to work in Italy

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