Head Sommelier

THE WINE COMPANY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wine company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Sommelier to advise patrons with wine selections, manage inventory, and conduct tastings. The ideal candidate has extensive wine knowledge, a hospitality background, and strong customer service skills. This role is essential to enhance the dining experience and maintain high standards in wine service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a sommelier, wine steward, or in a hospitality role.
• Extensive knowledge on wines and regions.
• Understanding of the wine making process.

Responsibilities

• Advise and recommend wines to patrons based on their needs.
• Create and manage wine lists and stock.
• Conduct wine tastings and training.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of wine

Advising and recommending wines

Food and wine pairing

Team management

Customer service

Education

Certification as a sommelier or degree in hospitality

Job description

Job Description

• The Sommelier has an extensive knowledge of wine.
• He/She is responsible for advising and recommending to patrons according to their personal wine needs, i.e taste, food and wine pairing, the occasion or the budget.
• He/She is also responsible for selecting wines, creating drink lists and managing stock.
• He/She builds and maintains the wine list according to the needs of the establishment.
• He/She is also responsible for training on wine and other beverages by conducting wine tastings.
• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Analyse alcoholic beverage business.
• Analyse service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and motivate team members through capability development.
• Identify and establish internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Implement loss/risk prevention.
• Lead team to implement change.
• Manage and implement business continuity plans.
• Manage compliance with food and beverage hygiene policies and procedures.
• Manage cost and quality controls.
• Manage crisis situations.
• Manage guest service.
• Manage training.
• Manage wine business.
• Prepare and serve wine.
• Understand new and old world wine producing countries.
• Understand sparkling, sweet and fortified wines.
• Understand viticulture, vinification and wine packaging.

Qualifications

• Certification as a sommelier or a degree in hospitality is beneficial.
• Previous experience as a sommelier, wine steward, or in a hospitality role.
• Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types.
• Knowledge of vineyards and wineries.
• An understanding of the wine making process.