sommelier

Seroja; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 Days work week

2 Michelin star restaurant

Medical insurance

Staff meals

14 days annual leave

AWS

World class training

Job summary

Seroja, a sommelier role in Singapore, is seeking an experienced professional to lead wine service and beverage curation in a fine-dining setting.

Join a team that delivers exceptional dining experiences in a 2 Michelin star fine-dining restaurant and part of a World’s 50 Best restaurant environment in a South East Asian cuisine setting.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of wines, regions, grape varieties and producers.
• Genuine curiosity about new wines, producers and beverage cultures.
• Creativity and the ability to think beyond conventional wine pairings.
• Sensitivity to flavours and understanding of how beverages interact with Southeast Asian ingredients.
• Warm, approachable hospitality that helps guests feel comfortable and engaged.
• A strong sense of ownership and the ability to take responsibility for the beverage programme.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain wine in an accessible, engaging way.
• Experience in fine dining, wine service or beverage programme management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide guests through wine selections based on preferences and budget.
• Recommend wine pairings that complement the menu.
• Present and serve wines professionally with personalized service.
• Curate and maintain the restaurant's wine list.
• Research and source interesting wines and producers.
• Manage wine inventory, storage and stock rotation.
• Monitor wine costs, margins and purchasing.
• Develop pairings with the head chef for each menu.
• Expand knowledge across spirits, sake, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.
• Stay informed about wine trends, producers, vintages and terroir.
• Ensure consistent beverage service standards.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Curiosity

Creativity

Flavor sensitivity

Hospitality

Ownership

Communication

Fine dining experience

Job description

About the role

Join the fine-dining team at Seroja as a Sommelier and shape an exceptional wine and beverage experience for every guest. You will guide guests through their beverage journey, create thoughtful pairings that complement the cuisine, and help make each meal more memorable. Working closely with the head chef and service team, you will contribute to the restaurant's beverage programme and culinary identity.

Key responsibilities

• Guide guests through wine selections based on their preferences and budget.

• Recommend wine pairings that complement the restaurant's menu.

• Present and serve wines professionally while creating an engaging and personalised guest experience.

• Curate and maintain the restaurant's wine list.

• Research and source interesting wines and new producers.

• Manage wine inventory, storage and stock rotation.

• Monitor wine costs, margins and purchasing.

• Work closely with the head chef to develop wine pairings for each menu.

• Apply an understanding of ingredients, flavours, textures and cooking techniques to create creative pairings.

• Develop knowledge across spirits, sake, tea and non-alcoholic beverages.

• Stay informed about wine trends, new producers, wine-making techniques, vintages and terroir

• Ensure consistent beverage service standards across the team.

What we're looking for

• Strong knowledge of wines, regions, grape varieties and producers.

• A genuine curiosity about new wines, producers and beverage cultures.

• Creativity and the ability to think beyond conventional wine pairings.

• Sensitivity to flavours and an understanding of how beverages interact with Southeast Asian ingredients.

• Warm, approachable hospitality that helps guests feel comfortable and engaged.

• A strong sense of ownership and the ability to take responsibility for the beverage programme.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain wine in an accessible, engaging way.

• Experience in fine dining, wine service or beverage programme management is preferred.

Why Join us ?

• 5 Days work week.

• Experience to work in a 2 Michelin star fine dining restaurant & World's 50 best restaurant in the world in a south east asian cuisine setting.

• Medical & Insurance coverage

• Staff meal provided

• 14 days annual leave

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)

• World class training programme.