Wine Sommelier

A fine dining Chinese restaurant concept helmed by award-winning Chef. Crafting unique flavours elevated with quality handpicked ingredients to reinvent classic dishes with a twist, we aim to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests through high-end hospitality standards and a feast for the senses. Perfect for intimate gatherings, business meetings or events, the restaurant encompasses a mix of seating options suitable for every occasion.

As the Wine Sommelier, we rely on you to:

• Enhance guests' dining experience by skillfully pair alcoholic beverages with food

• Employ upselling techniques to increase beverage sales and enhance guests’ satisfaction

• Organize the physical placement of wine and liquor in cellars and cabinets in alignment with the beverage list

• Solicit and relay guests’ feedback to the management team for continuous improvement of the beverage list

• Collaborate with the management team to identify opportunities for upselling and stock management

• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the wine and liquor inventory to meet guest demands

• Assess product quality and build rapport with suppliers/ vendors to ensure optimum quality standards

• Maximize sales opportunities through effective beverage sales strategies

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the beverage menu and products to provide excellent service

• Supervise team members, provide training and development plans to enhance their skills, service techniques and performance

• Train other service team members on wine knowledge and techniques of presenting, opening, decanting and serving

• Adhere to the compliance of sanitation and safety regulations

• Any other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone who has:

• Preferable Degree or Certificate in Wine and Spirits

Education

• Trust (WSET)

• 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Prior experience working in a preopening team would be advantageous

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of wines, liquors, and cocktails

• Extensive knowledge on wines and able to provide the best recommendations for wine pairing with food to our guests

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate strong leadership and motivational abilities

• Comfortable with flexible work hours including shifts, split shifts, weekends, and public holidays

• We offer:

• 5-day work week

• Competitive salary package

• Bonus

• Annual cash flexible benefits

• Annual leave starting from 14 days

• Meal benefits

• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day

• Company welfare initiatives and team events

• If you think you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you – apply today!

• Only Singaporeans/ Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

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