Sommelier – Four Seasons Milan

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:

Iconic elegance in Milan’s most fashionable neighbourhood. . A 15th-century convent turned sophisticated garden retreat, Four Seasons Hotel Milano is a haven in the centre of Milan’s Fashion District. Fall asleep under frescoes in high-ceilinged rooms, dine on authentic Italian dishes on the airy veranda and recover from a day of shopping and sightseeing with a massage in our sleek, modern Spa.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for a talented Sommelier to join our iconic hotel, Four Seasons Milan in Italy!

What you will do

Reporting into the Head Sommelier you will be responsible for supporting the Zelo Restaurant Sommelier operation with passion and creativity, ensuring exceptional service and attention to our guests.

Responsibilities will include working closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team in taking care of the wine lists and recommending food and wine pairing, assisting the Head Sommelier with the service preparation, glasses par stock, engaging with our guests and recommending wines to complement their taste preferences and meal experience, inventory control and being highly visible in the operation, promoting good public relations and taking care of special requests with dedication to providing an attentive and distinctive experience for our guests.

What you bring

A special talent and passion for ensuring you and the team deliver the highest of standards consistently and ensuring exceptional service and attention to our guests. You should have a certified wine and beverage education (WSET, AIS or equivalent), a good knowledge of wine and wine services techniques, experience in luxury hotels and/or stand-alone restaurants or restaurant groups, preferably have a minimum of 1 year experience in a restaurant in the same position, attention to detail, strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, the ability to multi-task with excellent organizational skills, be a team player and have a highly creative flair, bringing your personal touch and energy to our guest experiences.

What we offer: 

Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package

Excellent Training and Development opportunities

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Meals available at our Employee Restaurant 

Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year 

Employee Recognition Programs 

Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential 

Schedule & Hours:

This position is based at the Four Seasons Milan and we will offer a fixed term contract. 

This job includes flexible schedule with the ability to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. 

You must possess the legal right to work in Italy and have fluency in English and Italian.

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