La Hacienda Tequila Sommelier

Full-time

Accor Hotels

FAIRMONT
Company Description

The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is Arizona's largest and longest running AAA Five Diamond hotel, and we want you to help us stay iconic. The Princess offers luxury and world class hospitality with 750 guestrooms, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, four award-winning restaurants, six sparkling heated pools, and a luxurious Well & Being Spa. Be a part of events like the WM Phoenix Open, Easter at the Princess, Summer at the Princess and Christmas at the Princess. The hotel features great benefits like PTO, matching retirement, travel discounts and more. This place really has it all - except for you!
What's in it for you:
Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies and Accor worldwide for you and your family
Free meals at our on-site employee restaurant
Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
Great Medical and Dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans, meaning $0 premium if you enroll in the employee-only tier! 401K, Direct Deposit, etc.
Career development opportunities within the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in addition to national promotion opportunities. The sky is the limit!
Job Description

The Tequila Sommelier enhances the La Hacienda dining experience by delivering expert knowledge, personalized recommendations, and elevated beverage experiences centered around tequila, mezcal, and premium spirits. This role drives restaurant revenue by increasing dinner capture, enhancing guest engagement, supporting large party and group opportunities, and creating memorable tasting experiences. Working closely with the La Hacienda General Manager, the Tequila Sommelier will help develop and manage the spirits, wine, and tequila program while creating marketing, PR, and special event opportunities that showcase the restaurant's unique beverage offerings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position welcomes our guests by personally offering & up-selling a selection of cocktails, our impressive selection of over 240 tequilas, tequila flights, margaritas, freshly muddled mojitos, sangrias and other Mexican cocktail favorites--all prepared with fresh-squeezed juices and fruit purees in a sommelier type role on the floor nightly when open.
Responsible for ordering, inventory and maintenance of Tequila offering & program
Responsible to conduct continuous Tequila training with service team and provides complete training for all new hires
Assist in pre-shift meetings and educating team on new and exiting information/trends of Tequila & beverage program
Assist greeter staff to welcome/bid farewell to all guests and ensure guests receive responsive, professional, and gracious service
Assist service staff with all aspects of dining experience when needed during high volume times (Ex. Flaming Coffees, Bar Service, Bussing, Food Running, etc.)
Ability to answer questions regarding the menu, specific food items, the Tequila/Wine list or any other inquiries the guest may have
Drive post & pre dinner beverage sales in Tequila Room
Promote restaurant and Tequila Tastings with resort leisure services team requesting referrals for private paid tastings
Promote restaurant private dining and tequila tastings with area concierges and businesses
Promote, expand and take ownership La Hacienda Happy Hour to local market
Create unique special event experience with Restaurant Sales Manager to drive large party sales
Host local concierges, caddy's, networking groups and on property key departments to promote La Hacienda experience
Represent restaurant at local culinary events while promoting private dining room, beverage and private tasting sales
Make direct sale calls to local corporate executives and sales offices to promote restaurant private dining room sales and private tasting room experiences
Promote and create special on property activities and events to enhance La Hacienda dinner offering and to increase capture for in-house guests
Work with P/R and Marketing team to promote La Hacienda, Tequila Goddess position and Tequila beverage program exclusively
Responsible for creating new and creative initiatives to promote for La Hacienda marketing program
Seasonally:
Ongoing training of new staff of beverage program
Champion of Passion Project experience
Champion of Greeter team and training program
Daily/Weekly:
Work on floor as seen fit by La Hacienda General Manager
In-house and local sales outreach
Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
At least 2-3 years of experience at the Four or Five Diamond level required
Bilingual (English & Spanish) an asset
Must be able to demonstrate above intermediate mathematical skills and calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in either written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Must have a Food Handler's card and Alcohol Awareness Certification
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Extensive food and wine knowledge specifically Tequila
Strong sales-oriented qualities; strong desire to succeed
Good verbal & written communication skills
Extensive knowledge of Spanish spirits / cocktails techniques and culture
To be creative and foster new cocktails/tequila flights
Experience of working with a broad set of clienteles and the ability to understand their different tastes and preferences
An interest in expanding their professional horizons on their ow
Ability to work with front and back of house staff
Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent
Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit
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