Fine Dining Sommelier

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance SGD 10 per day

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Singapore is seeking an accomplished wine service professional to join our fine dining team. You will manage wine storage and temperature control, perform bottle opening and decanting, and provide correct glassware service to guests.

You will drive sales with guest-focused recommendations and thoughtful food-and-wine pairings, assist floor operations during peak and non-peak hours, and handle inventory, supplier liaison, and basic admin tasks such as rosters and invoicing.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and storytelling abilities to introduce wines and engage guests.
• English proficiency for reading wine labels and explaining wines to international guests.
• Multilingual skills are advantageous for a diverse guest base.

Responsibilities

• Wine Service: manage wine storage and temperature control, proper bottle opening, decanting, and correct glassware service.
• Sales-Oriented: Recommend wines based on guest preferences and menu selections, with focus on food and wine pairing to increase spend.
• Floor Support: assist front-of-house operations during non-peak wine service periods, including guest reception and handling feedback.
• Inventory Management: conduct daily/weekly wine stock checks, control losses, liaise with suppliers for replenishment.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

English proficiency

Education

WSET Level 2 or above

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Wine Service: Manage wine storage and temperature control; perform proper bottle opening, decanting, and correct glassware service

• Sales-Oriented: Recommend wines based on guest preferences and menu selections, with strong focus on food and wine pairing to increase average spend

• Floor Support: Assist front-of-house operations during non-peak wine service periods, including guest reception, order assistance, and handling customer feedback

• Inventory Management: Conduct daily and weekly wine stock checks, control losses, and liaise with suppliers for replenishment

Requirements

• WSET Level 2 or above

• 1–3 years of experience in fine dining restaurants, bistros, or luxury hotels

• Good understanding of restaurant service SOPs

• Able to handle basic administrative work, including duty rosters and invoicing

• Well-groomed with strong communication and storytelling skills when introducing wines

• Additional language skills are an advantage, as the role involves interaction with a diverse and multilingual customer base

• Basic English proficiency required (able to read wine labels and explain wines to international guests)

Working Hours

• Standard shift: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

• 3-hour break between shifts

• As staff meals are not provided, a daily meal allowance of SGD 10 will be given

• Working hours may be adjusted to 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM depending on operational requirements

Off Days & Leave

• 6-day work week (1 day off per week)

• Off day scheduled based on operations, usually on Mondays

• Annual Leave: 14 days per year, increasing by 1 day annually up to a maximum of 21 days

• Medical leave and other statutory benefits in accordance with MOM regulations