Tea Sommelier

AccorHotel; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Tea Sommelier to enhance guest experiences through expert tea service and personalized tastings. Responsibilities include curating a premium tea menu, training staff, and managing tea inventory, ensuring the highest standards of service are upheld. This position calls for an individual with extensive tea knowledge, strong communication skills, and a passion for guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fine dining or luxury hotel.
• Profound knowledge of global tea varieties and preparation techniques.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage tea inventory, ensuring freshness and cost control.
• Train hotel staff on tea knowledge and brewing techniques.
• Curate and maintain an exclusive tea menu with premium selections.

Skills

Tea knowledge

Sensory evaluation

Communication

Organization

Education

Certification as a Tea Sommelier

Job description

Tea Service & Guest Experience

• Provide expert guidance to guests on tea selections brewing methods and food pairings.
• Conduct personalized tea tastings and ceremonies to enhance the guest experience.
• Ensure the highest standards of tea preparation presentation and service.
• Engage with guests sharing the history culture and benefits of different teas.

Tea Menu Development & Curation

• Curate and maintain an exclusive tea menu featuring premium looseleaf teas herbal infusions and seasonal specialties.
• Source highquality teas from renowned producers and suppliers.
• Design innovative teabased beverages including signature blends mocktails and cocktails.
• Collaborate with chefs to create tea pairings for tasting menus and afternoon tea services.

Training & Team Development

• Train and educate hotel staff including servers and bartenders on tea knowledge brewing techniques and etiquette.
• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for continuous learning.
• Uphold and promote the hotels commitment to excellence in tea service.

Operations & Inventory Management

• Manage tea inventory ensuring freshness proper storage and cost control.
• Establish and maintain relationships with tea suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor and maintain brewing equipment ensuring optimal performance and cleanliness.
• Maintain compliance with health safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certification as a Tea Sommelier or extensive experience in the tea industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fine dining restaurant luxury hotel or teafocused establishment.
• Profound knowledge of global tea varieties preparation techniques and cultural traditions.
• Strong sensory evaluation skills and ability to identify nuanced flavors and aromas.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with a passion for guest interaction.
• Ability to train and inspire a team to uphold exceptional service standards.
• Wellorganized detailoriented and capable of managing inventory and supplier relations.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime