Sommelier: Wine Pairing & Guest Experience Lead

Cinnamon Group Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sommelier role at Cinnamon Group Limited is a full-time, on-site position based in Greater Kuala Lumpur. You will curate and maintain the wine list, recommend pairings to guests, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure harmony between food and beverage offerings.

Day-to-day duties include guiding guests through wine selections, conducting tastings, managing inventory and ordering, and driving wine sales across the group’s venues.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have strong sommelier expertise with wine pairing and service.
• Food and beverage knowledge within restaurant settings is expected.
• Wine sales skills including upselling and product knowledge are beneficial.
• Excellent communication to engage diverse guests and collaborate with teams.
• Certifications in wine (e.g., WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers) are highly beneficial.
• Previous sommelier or wine-focused experience in upscale environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate and maintain the wine list and pairings.
• Guide guests through wine selections and conduct tastings.
• Manage inventory and ordering of wines across venues.
• Train service teams on wine knowledge and service standards.
• Promote wine sales through events and promotions.
• Enhance guest experience with knowledgeable, attentive service.

Skills

Wine pairing

Sommelier service

Wine knowledge

Communication

Job description

The Sommelier role at Cinnamon Group Limited is a full-time, on-site position based in Greater Kuala Lumpur. You will curate and maintain the wine list, recommend pairings to guests, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure harmony between food and beverage offerings.

Day-to-day duties include guiding guests through wine selections, conducting tastings, managing inventory and ordering, and driving wine sales across the group’s venues.