ASSISTANT SOMMELIER

THIERRY HENRY PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Sheep Restaurants (HK) is seeking an Assistant Sommelier for our new Singapore restaurant. Working closely with Senior Sommeliers, Group Sommelier, Restaurant Managers and Chefs, you will develop and manage the wine programme, curate menus and train the team.

You will lead wine pairings, engage guests with expert service, and help with wine cellars, ordering, budgeting and supplier liaison to drive memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• Hospitality career with wine focus.
• Experience managing wine cellars.
• Experience liaising with suppliers.
• Experience in renowned restaurants.
• Extensive wine training.
• Ability to train staff in wine.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the wine programme and curate menus.
• Lead wine sales to drive restaurant service and profitability.
• Train all team members in tasting and service.
• Engage guests with wine recommendations and service.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage wine cellars and inventories.
• Develop wine lists aligned with restaurant stories.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Wine cellars

Supplier liaison

Hospitality experience

Team training

Wine tasting training

Education

WSET certificate

Court of Master Sommeliers

Job description

Black Sheep Restaurants (HK) is looking to fill the above vacancy at our new restaurant in Singapore!

ROLE:

Working closely with the Senior Sommeliers, Group Sommelier, Restaurant Managers and Chefs, the Sommelier of each restaurant is responsible for developing and managing the wine programme, curating menus and team training.

Leading from the front, the Assistant Sommelier advises on exceptional wine pairings whilst showcasing world-class guest service.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading from the front lines to drive wine sales and impact restaurant service and profitability.
• Ability to appeal to different levels of wine knowledge whilst promoting the wine programme.
• Work as part of a leading hospitality team to deliver memorable guest experiences and world-class service.
• Engage Guests to understand their needs, exceed expectations and create Champions.
• Assist teammates and guests during service with wine recommendations, decanting and polished wine service.
• Support/ownership of ordering, receiving, inventory, budgets and organizing the wine cellar/s and glassware.
• Development and curation of wine lists in line with restaurant stories.
• Developing a training programme for all team members to improve their knowledge of tasting and service.
• Follow and uphold all Black Sheep Restaurants guidelines, protocols and checklists.
• Take a keen interest in food, wine, the hospitality industry and happenings across Black Sheep Restaurants.
• Nurture a positive working environment, building strong relationships with teammates.

EXPERIENCE:

• Career progression in hospitality and a devoted interest in wine.
• Experience or ability to learn how to manage wine cellars.
• Experience or ability to learn how to liaise and negotiate with suppliers.
• Experience working in renowned restaurants in hospitality-driven cities.
• Extensive training, i.e. WSET certificate / certified by Court of Master Sommeliers.
• Ability to train and educate team members in all aspects of wine, from basics to an expert level.

ARE YOU A BLACK SHEEP?

• You put community first and are committed to serving and supporting the individuals in that community.
• You have big hopes, big dreams and big aspirations.
• You are uncompromising in your pursuit of excellence.
• You choose optimism and play with joy.
• You choose to do the right thing every step of the way.
• You treat everyone with equal respect.