Wine Sommelier

GAIA Culinary; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-day work week

Competitive salary package

Bonus

Annual cash flexible benefits

Annual leave 14 days

Meal benefits

Birthday vouchers

Welfare initiatives

Job summary

GAIA Culinary in Singapore seeks a skilled Wine Sommelier to elevate our fine dining experience. You will pair beverages with courses, manage wine service and collaborate with the team to deliver guest-centric hospitality.

The role requires deep wine knowledge, leadership, and strong communication. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is expected; preopening experience is a plus. Competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and a 5-day work week are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of wines, liquors and cocktails.
• Ability to lead and train service staff in wine techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance guests’ dining experience by skillfully pairing beverages with food.
• Upsell beverages to increase sales and guest satisfaction.
• Organize wine inventory and cellar arrangement.
• Relay guest feedback for beverage list improvements.
• Collaborate with management on upselling and stock management.
• Maintain wine and liquor inventory to meet guest demands.
• Assess product quality and liaise with suppliers for best standards.
• Lead and train team on wine knowledge and presentation techniques.
• Adhere to sanitation and safety regulations.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Upselling

Education

WSET Certification

Job description

A fine dining Chinese restaurant concept helmed by award-winning Chef. Crafting unique flavours elevated with quality handpicked ingredients to reinvent classic dishes with a twist, we aim to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests through high-end hospitality standards and a feast for the senses. Perfect for intimate gatherings, business meetings or events, the restaurant encompasses a mix of seating options suitable for every occasion.

As the Wine Sommelier, we rely on you to:

• Enhance guests' dining experience by skillfully pair alcoholic beverages with food
• Employ upselling techniques to increase beverage sales and enhance guests’ satisfaction
• Organize the physical placement of wine and liquor in cellars and cabinets in alignment with the beverage list
• Solicit and relay guests’ feedback to the management team for continuous improvement of the beverage list
• Collaborate with the management team to identify opportunities for upselling and stock management
• Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the wine and liquor inventory to meet guest demands
• Assess product quality and build rapport with suppliers/ vendors to ensure optimum quality standards
• Maximize sales opportunities through effective beverage sales strategies
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the beverage menu and products to provide excellent service
• Supervise team members, provide training and development plans to enhance their skills, service techniques and performance
• Train other service team members on wine knowledge and techniques of presenting, opening, decanting and serving
• Adhere to the compliance of sanitation and safety regulations
• Any other duties as assigned

We are looking for someone who has:

• Preferable Degree or Certificate in Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience working in a preopening team would be advantageous
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of wines, liquors, and cocktails
• Extensive knowledge on wines and able to provide the best recommendations for wine pairing with food to our guests
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Comfortable with flexible work hours including shifts, split shifts, weekends, and public holidays

We offer:

• 5-day work week
• Competitive salary package
• Bonus
• Annual cash flexible benefits
• Annual leave starting from 14 days
• Meal benefits
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day
• Company welfare initiatives and team events

Only Singaporeans/ Singapore Permanent Residents may apply.

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