Assistent-Sommelier | Château Neercanne*

A passion for wine and gastronomy

As an Assistant Sommelier, you will work in the Michelin-starred restaurant of Château Neercanne. You are part of the restaurant service team and report to the Maître d’. You will work in a close-knit and dynamic team with the ambition to elevate the restaurant to an even higher level. The restaurant team, operating at the highest level of gastronomy, strives for perfection. Maintaining and safeguarding the level of service is therefore second nature to you.

Details

Location: Château Neercanne
Department: F&B
Contract: Full-time
Salary: A gross monthly salary ranging from €2,505.04 to €3,032.79 for a full-time position

About the role

Our 17th-century five-star château offers seven luxuriously appointed suites and is renowned for the Michelin-starred Restaurant Château Neercanne and the Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded L’Auberge, as well as the historic network of marl caves. This venue is ideal for large celebrations and gatherings for those who have something to celebrate.

What will you do?

As Assistant Sommelier at Château Neercanne, you have a passion for wine and share your knowledge in an approachable and natural way with both the team and our guests. You support the sommelier in creating a unique and refined wine experience and contribute to an exceptional guest experience at the highest level.

In addition to operational tasks, your responsibilities include:

• Assisting in drafting and updating the wine list
• Advising guests on wine selections and providing table-side wine service
• Assisting with tastings and supporting sales conversations
• Co-training and informing the team about wines
• Supporting the monitoring of the cost percentage (pour cost)
• Contributing ideas on wine pricing
• (Co-)managing and maintaining the wine cellar
• Supporting communication with wine and beverage suppliers

As an employee of Oostwegel Collection, you contribute to our sustainability goals, such as achieving and maintaining Green Key and B Corp certifications, along with all associated tasks and responsibilities.

What can you expect from us?

Working at a unique location in a varied role at the top of Dutch hospitality. In addition, choosing Oostwegel Collection means:

• Discount on a collective health insurance plan
• Spectacular staff parties
• Discounts at our properties and with partner businesses in the region
• A lease bike of your choice
• Training and development via our own OC Academy
• Tax benefits on sports memberships and purchases at, among others, bol.com and HelloFresh
• A gross monthly salary between €2,505.04 and €3,032.79 (full-time)
• A full-time position with a 4-day working week

What do we expect from you?

With your experience in top gastronomy and your knowledge of wines, you naturally radiate hospitality and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Broad wine knowledge and up-to-date awareness of trends in the field
• Proven experience in hospitality, preferably in fine dining or gastronomic restaurants
• Eye for detail and a drive for perfection in service
• A team player who communicates professionally with colleagues
• Proficiency in Dutch is considered a plus