F&B Sommelier - CUT

marinabaysands; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marina Bay Sands is seeking an experienced Sommelier to lead the wine and sake program in our signature restaurant. You will curate pairings, upsell beverages, and ensure exemplary guest service in a busy, upscale setting in Singapore.

Responsibilities include inventory management, updating the beverage list, and coaching staff on wine, sake, and cocktails. A strong knowledge of vintages, service standards, and guest engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wines, sakes, and cocktails; wine pairing with food.
• Excellent communication with guests and team; upselling when appropriate.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain wine and sake inventory, par levels and proper stock rotation.
• Provide wine and sake recommendations and pairings to guests to enhance dining experience.
• Update and maintain the beverage list; reflect current vintages and offerings.
• Communicate guest feedback to management for beverage program improvements.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and proper glassware handling.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Sake knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Upselling

Communication

Education

WSET or CMS certification

Job description

WE TAKE YOU ABOVE BEYOND

Take your passion to the next level and work alongside other masters of their craft to build a fulfilling and rewarding career at Marina Bay Sands.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Sommelier your role is to have a high level of knowledge of wines/sake/cocktails, knowledge in pairing of wines/sakes to food and to be able to upsell to guests.
• Setting up, maintaining, and establishing physical placement of wine/sake in cellars and cabinets in an organized and structured manner that is in coordination with the beverage list
• Regular maintenance and updating of beverage list to reflect current products and vintages.
• Ensure that there is continuous and adequate feedback being communicated to the management team with regards to guest comments on the scope and content of the beverage list.
• Responsible for maintaining guest expectations and recommending wines/sakes accordingly to ensure guest satisfaction with regards to the wine and sake.
• Ensure communication with the management team to identify wines/sakes that need to be upsold in order to maintain stocks.
• Responsibility for maintaining the upkeep of the wine and sake par levels
• Responsibility for the correct use and maintenance of glassware and other wine related equipment in the restaurant including but not limited to beverage list covers, ice buckets, decanting equipment, specialty glassware, bar equipment, cheque covers and POS equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining an executing all the special beverage promotions designed to increase beverage sales in the restaurant in regards to wine, sake and cocktails.
• Maintain and update sales records and report any changes in stock such as vintage changes, shortage of wines and 86'd wines.
• Comply and implement all health and safety requirements.
• To assist in the management of the front of house and beverage team to ensure the smooth running of the restaurant
• Maximizing sales opportunities through beverage sales
• To maintain Order of Service standards
• To carry out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas.
• To regularly educate staff on wine, sake, cocktails knowledge, specifically pertaining to the restaurant's beverage program
• Monthly Inventory of Wine, Sake and all related Beverage

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) or Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) certification would be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the wine/sake trade and passionate about wine/sake service

Other Prerequisite

• Extensive knowledge of all wine/sake and wine/sake service, encompassing alcoholic or non-alcoholic items
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Willing and able to work on shifts, weekends and public holidays

Marina Bay Sands is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, providing equal opportunities as we grow our talent base to match our growth ambitions in Singapore. Our employees are committed to adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including the rules of conduct and business ethics of the Company.