Sommelier

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Job Summary: Responsible for wine curation, management, and service to complement Italian cuisine and enhance the customer’s gastronomic experience. Key Highlights: 1. Wine and beverage curation and management 2. Food pairing suggestions and personalized customer service 3. Staff training on wines and food pairings Gruppo Trevisani has been operating in the gastronomy market since 2014. It currently comprises six establishments: Ristorantino Jardins, Ristorantino Riviera de São Lourenço, Ristorantino Rio, Ristorantino Caffè (Pátio Higienópolis Shopping), Lassù, and Lassù Rooftop Club—led by Ricardo Trevisani, a restaurateur with 40 years of experience in gastronomy. He began his career as a chef in Italy for nine years, then led Grupo Fasano for over two decades, and subsequently founded and operated the Maremonti chain until 2013. In 2026, we will open Ristorantino Porto Alegre (Bourbon Shopping). Join our team! **Job Objective** Responsible for wine and beverage curation, management, and service, ensuring appropriate pairings with the Italian menu and elevating the customer’s gastronomic experience. **Main Responsibilities** * Develop and update the wine list aligned with the Italian restaurant concept. * Suggest pairings between wines and dishes (pasta, risotto, meats, antipasti, etc.). * Assist customers in selecting wines based on their preferences and occasion. * Perform wine service (opening, decanting, temperature control, and presentation). * Manage inventory, proper storage, and preservation of beverages. * Negotiate with suppliers and monitor market trends. * Train front-of-house staff on basic wine knowledge and food pairings. * Monitor costs, margins, and turnover of wine labels. **Requirements** * Formal education or certification in sommellerie (preferred or mandatory, depending on the establishment’s standards). * Prior experience in this role. * Knowledge of Italian wines and wine regions. * Familiarity with food pairing principles and wine service. **Behavioral Competencies** * Sensitivity to understand customer needs * Organization and control * Ability to train and mentor staff * Attention to detail **Working Conditions** * Front-of-house work with direct customer interaction. * Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employment Type: Full-time, CLT permanent contract Compensation: R$3.000,00 – R$3.600,00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Life insurance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site