**Additional Information** **Job Number** 25060018 **Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary **Location** W Punta Cana Adult All-Inclusive, Carretera Uvero Alto Higuey, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic, 23000VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=W%20Punta%20Cana%20Adult%20All-Inclusive%2C%20Carretera%20Uvero%20Alto%20Higuey%2C%20La%20Altagracia%2C%20Dominican%20Republic%2C%20Dominican%20Republic%2C%2023000) **Schedule** Full Time **Located Remotely?** N **Position Type** Management **JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for bar/lounge daily shift operations and supervision of staff. Position assists with promoting the lounge, menu planning, maintains standards, assists servers on the floor during peak periods and manages property liquor inventories and controls. Strives to ensure guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Accountable for enforcing all legal obligations professionally and consistently. Determines training needed to accomplish goals, then implements plan. Strengthens the food and beverage/culinary team by assisting in other outlets when needed. **CANDIDATE PROFILE** **Education and Experience** • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, wine, or related professional area. OR • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, wine, or related professional area. **CORE WORK ACTIVITIES** + Attend wine tastings and training to continue self education and development. + Answer guest questions or concerns regarding the origin, vintage, and style of various wines. + Decant wines appropriately to the wine type. + Issue, open, and serve wine/champagne bottles, ensuring guest satisfaction. + Monitor inventory of wine cellar, ensuring appropriate quality and amounts of wine, proper storage and disposal of wines, and replenishing cellar as needed. + Train and educate server and bartender staff on wine origin, vintage, styles, and pairings. + Pair and suggest wines that will best complement each particular food menu item. + Conduct vintage and BIN number checks. + Request new wines and products to complement existing menu selections. + Conduct staff wine tastings per company SOP and applicable laws. + Conduct period inventories to ensure percentage cost is at or below budgeted levels. + Order and conduct inventory of specialty wine equipment and glassware. + Create and update wine lists for outlets or restaurants. + Design and implement wine promotions and incentive programs. + Meet with wine distributors, wineries, and purveyors to stay abreast of latest products and ensure positive vendor relationships. _Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._ W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work,​ **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global​ team, and **become** the best version of you.