**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25173237 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, PO Box 32348 KY1-1209, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Cayman Islands, KY1-1209VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Ritz-Carlton%20Grand%20Cayman%2C%20PO%20Box%2032348%20KY1-1209%2C%20Grand%20Cayman%2C%20Cayman%20Islands%2C%20Cayman%20Islands%2C%20KY1-1209) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Non-Management **POSITION SUMMARY** Sommelier We are seeking a lady or gentlemen with the ability to provide the finest guest dining experience and train the restaurant service teams in wine knowledge and service. In-depth wine education and certification/diploma in hospitality is essential with years of experience in food & beverage in a high-end restaurant/hotel. Fine dining restaurant sommelier experience preferred. The Food & Beverage Sommelier will monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and quantity, and proper storage and disposal of wines, create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants, order and keep inventory of specialty wine equipment, meet with wine distributors and purveyors to ensure positive vendor relationships, and utilize suggestive up-selling techniques while pairing and suggesting wines that will best complement each particular food menu item. Requirements of the ideal candidate include: • Extensive and nuanced knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, and pairing principles • Formal certification or diploma in wine studies (e.g., WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers) • Proficiency in digital systems for updating wine lists and managing POS platforms • Demonstrated experience in inventory control, stock management, and cellar organization • Expertise in proper decanting techniques and service etiquette for various wine styles • Familiarity with high-end wine service tools and glassware standards • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering refined guest service • Strong upselling and sales acumen, with the ability to recommend wines that enhance the dining experience and drive revenue • Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development through tastings, seminars, and training sessions • Flexibility to work in diverse environments, including indoor and outdoor settings, and availability on weekends and holidays _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate. Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests. Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with. In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.