Luxury Sommelier: Elite Wine & Pairing Expert

Karen Tupper Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Cape Town is seeking a knowledgeable Sommelier to join their prestigious team. You will deliver exceptional wine service, curate memorable guest experiences and contribute to the venue’s reputation for excellence.

Key responsibilities include personalised wine recommendations, updating the wine list with management and culinary staff, managing the wine program, driving revenue with promotions and training, while ensuring quality, storage and hygiene

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Southern African wines and international varieties.
• Ability to create complementary food and wine pairings.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Experience in restaurant service/management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized wine recommendations and wine pairings.
• Maintain wine list in collaboration with management and culinary team.
• Manage wine dispensary, stock, requisitions and sales records.
• Maximize beverage revenue through promotions and service excellence.
• Conduct staff wine training and ensure hygiene and service standards.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Wine service

Food pairing

Guest service

Leadership

Education

Cape Wine Academy/WSET Level 2

Matric/Grade 12

Tools

POS systems

Computer literacy

Job description

A luxury hospitality establishment in Cape Town is seeking a knowledgeable Sommelier to join their prestigious team. You will deliver exceptional wine service, curate memorable guest experiences and contribute to the venue’s reputation for excellence.

Key responsibilities include personalised wine recommendations, updating the wine list with management and culinary staff, managing the wine program, driving revenue with promotions and training, while ensuring quality, storage and hygiene