Head of Tea Sommelier

The Dynasty Club Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 312,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dynasty Club Limited in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, is seeking an experienced Tea Sommelier to lead the service team, elevate guest experiences, and drive tea program development.

You will train staff, conduct cupping, work with the kitchen on menus, and organize special events, while ensuring precise tea preparation and presentation.

Fluency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin is preferred; a certified tea sommelier is advantageous. This is a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive tea sommelier experience in hotel or club operations.
• Experience in team leadership and training, including curriculum development and staff mentorship.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tea varieties including Chinese teas (green, black, oolong, white, dark) and Japanese teas (Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro).
• Advanced palate development with cupping techniques to evaluate aroma, mouthfeel, flavor, and quality.
• Attention to detail in tea preparation, presentation, and service.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the service team to maintain high standards of customer service.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
• Monitor staff performance and give constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop and update the menu.
• Introduce Teahouse experiences and foster relationships with members.
• Assist in planning and executing special events and functions.
• Maintain and update tea leaves, wine and all other beverage and goodie lists.

Skills

Tea sommelier

Team leadership

Curriculum development

Staff mentorship

Multilingual: Cantonese, English, Mand

Education

HK DSE or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Leading and supervising the service team, ensuring high standards of customer service.
• Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Monitor staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Ensure that guests have a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.
• Handle guest complaints and feedback professionally and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop and update the menu.
• Introduce Teahouse to members about a journey where artistry, history, and cultural heritage intertwine to craft an unforgettable experience. Foster positive relationships with members, addressing their needs and resolving any issues promptly.
• Assist in planning and executing special events and functions.
• Maintain and update tea leave, wine and all other beverage and goodie lists.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experiencein tea sommelier roles within hotel or club operation.
• Experience in team leadership and training, including curriculum development and staff mentorship.
• Comprehensive knowledge of tea varieties: including Chinese teas (green, black, oolong, white, dark), Japanese teas (Matcha, Sencha, Gyokuro).
• Advanced palate developmentwith ability to evaluate aroma, mouthfeel, flavor, and quality through professional cupping techniques.
• Attention to detail: meticulous in every aspect of tea preparation, presentation, and service.
• Proficiency in Cantonese, English ,Mandarin.
• A tea sommelier certified by a tea organization would be advantage.

More Job Information

Salary

• 28000 - 29000 / MONTH

Job Function

• 餐飲 · 酒店 - 水吧 · 調酒師

Location

• 灣仔

Employment Term

• 全職

Employment Term

• 長期

Education

• 中五至中七或DSE