JSC Château Mukhrani is looking for a professional, passionate, and motivated Sommelier / Wine Consultant to join our team.

Department: Hospitality
Location: Village Mukhrani , Mtskheta
Position type: Full-time

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of wine, excellent communication and customer service skills, a passion for wine and gastronomy, and the ability to create exceptional guest experiences through professional wine recommendations and food pairing.

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend and sell wines and other beverages to guests based on their preferences, menu selections, and occasions.
• Select appropriate wines, including vintages, to complement specific dishes and menus.
• Provide professional wine recommendations for special occasions, celebrations, and private events.
• Maintain strong knowledge of wine regions, grape varieties, vintages, producers, and current industry trends.
• Stay up to date with developments and new releases in the wine industry.
• Provide wine service for restaurant guests
• Conduct regular wine education sessions and training classes for staff.
• Ensure all service staff understand which wines are best recommended with specific dishes.
• Carry out monthly wine stock control and inventory.
• Monitor proper wine storage, handling, and service to ensure efficient use and minimize waste.
• Perform regular service duties as assigned.
• Liaise regularly with management regarding new wine releases, supplier information, and guest feedback.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and contribute to maintaining high service standards in accordance with the organization's quality management procedures.
• Collect, document, and maintain relevant wine-related information, guest feedback, and communications.
• Maintain organized filing and retrieval systems for historical and operational records.
• Follow all safety, security, and workplace procedures.
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and readiness to work overtime when required.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the direct supervisor within the scope of the position.

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• Strong knowledge of the history and geography of wine.
• Good understanding of viticulture and grape-growing practices.
• Good understanding of vinification / winemaking processes.
• Knowledge of the wine market and current industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of wine and food pairing.
• Excellent sensory skills, including the ability to distinguish and evaluate wine aromas, flavors, structure, character, and quality.
• Passion for wine and continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Higher education.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Fluency in Georgian, English and Russian.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to assess customer needs and provide personalized recommendations.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Pleasant and professional personality.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High level of responsibility, attention to detail, and commitment.
• Positive, energetic, and constructive approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

If you are enthusiastic about wine, confident in communicating your knowledge, enjoy working with people, and are committed to delivering exceptional service, you are welcome to send your CV/resume to recruitment@mukhrani.com

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject field of the e-mail, otherwise your application will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.