Sommelier

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Job Summary: Responsible for wine curation, management, and service, providing appropriate pairings with the Italian menu and enhancing the customer's gastronomic experience. Key Highlights: 1. Customer service and guidance in wine selection 2. Curation and updating of the Italian wine list 3. Training the dining room team 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 — all 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, later leading Grupo Fasano for over two decades, and subsequently founding and operating the Maremonti chain until 2013. In 2026, Ristorantino Porto Alegre (Bourbon Shopping) will open. Join our team! **Job Objective** Responsible for wine and other beverage curation, management, and service, providing appropriate pairings with the Italian menu and enhancing the customer's gastronomic experience. **Main Responsibilities** * Develop and update the wine list, aligned with the Italian restaurant’s concept. * Suggest wine-and-dish pairings (pasta, risotto, meats, antipasti, etc.). * Serve customers by advising them on wine selection 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 the dining room team on basic wine knowledge and food pairings. * Monitor costs, margins, and turnover of wine labels. **Requirements** * Education or certification in sommellerie (desirable or mandatory, depending on the establishment’s standards). * Prior experience in this role. * Knowledge of Italian wines and wine-producing regions. * Basic understanding of food pairing and wine service. **Behavioral Competencies** * Sensitivity to understand customer needs * Organization and control * Ability to train the team * Attention to detail **Working Conditions** * Work in the dining room, with direct customer interaction. * Evening shifts, weekends, and holidays. Employment Type: Full-time, CLT permanent contract Salary: R$3.000,00 \- R$3.600,00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Life insurance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site