Four Seasons
HeadSommelier
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“Head Sommelier at Four Seasons. Skills: Wine list curation, Team supervision, Guest relations. Oversee wine operations. Supervise sommelier performance”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate guest dining experience; Ensure Four Seasons standards are met; Achieve wine program excellence
Industry & Context.
Solution-oriented support
Hold legal authorization to work in Italy
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of sommelier experience in a luxury hotel, fine‑dining, or Michelin‑level restaurant, A high level of wine knowledge, including an extensive understanding of wine making process, main wineries and wine regions, Certified Sommelier qualification, understanding of food-and-wine pairing principles, Proficiency in using the Micros Operating System, Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality, a can-do approach to any request, Inspiring, hands‑on leader with communication and coaching abilities, Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian and English language
What You'll Do.
Oversee wine operations
Supervise sommelier performance
Create and update wine lists
Make food and wine pairing recommendations
Advise guests on wines
Supervise sommelier team
Train beverage service colleagues
Handle guest concerns
Collaborate with F&B Leadership
Anticipate operational needs
Communicate guest feedback
Deliver beverage experience
Provide beverage descriptions
Serve wines and beverages
Offer food-and-wine pairing recommendations
Manage beverage inventory
Manage beverage purchasing
Manage stock rotation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with the F&B Leadership Team
Communication Scope
Communication abilities; Oral proficiency in Italian; Oral proficiency in English; Written proficiency in Italian; Written proficiency in English; Reading proficiency in Italian; Reading proficiency in English
Full Job Description
**About Four Seasons:** Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. **About the location:** An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city’s biggest private garden – a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees – or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is seeking an experienced and passionate **Head Sommelier** to lead our wine program and elevate the guest dining experience. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional product knowledge, strong leadership skills, and a genuine passion for delivering world‑class hospitality. **About the role** The Head Sommelier oversees the outlet's wine operations and supervises the performance and training of the Sommeliers ensuring Four Seasons standards are met. This position creates and updates wine lists, makes recommendations on food and wine pairings,
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