Sommelier/ Junior Sommelier

Sunset Hospitality Group is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more.

SHG operates over 81 venues and with presence in 22 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic & diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

Job Purpose

The Sommelier has an extensive knowledge of wine. He is responsible for advising and recommending to patrons according to their personal wine needs, the occasion or the budget. He is also responsible for selecting wines, creating drink lists and managing stock. He builds and maintains the wine list according to the needs of the establishment. He is also responsible for training on wine and other beverages by conducting wine tastings and to report to the head sommelier.

Principal Accountabilities

• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Analyse alcoholic beverage business.
• Analyse service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct staff performance assessment process.
• 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 and serve wine business.
• Understand new and old world wine producing countries.
• Understand sparkling, sweet and fortified wines.
• Understand viticulture, vinification and wine packaging

Communication & Working Relationships

• Interacts with customers and shows willingness to serve them with a pleasant attitude
• Communicate professionally with the supervisor in charge

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in similar positions in a high-volume, high end restaurant with Nightlife experience
• Good in English
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer oriented with a positive attitude and smiling face
• Cooperative and self-giving team player
• Ability and willingness to perform under stress
• Positive and high energy level

Physical Requirements of the job

• Physical handling of products such as glasses, decanter and wine bottles
• Covering different shifts and working during public holidays
• Stressful conditions
• Standing for long hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Food allowance
• Health insurance
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Shift system

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Tips

Work Location: In person

Sunset Hospitality Group is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more.

SHG operates over 81 venues and with presence in 22 countries with a commitment to deliver authentic & diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together, all around the world.

Job Purpose

The Sommelier has an extensive knowledge of wine. He is responsible for advising and recommending to patrons according to their personal wine needs, the occasion or the budget. He is also responsible for selecting wines, creating drink lists and managing stock. He builds and maintains the wine list according to the needs of the establishment. He is also responsible for training on wine and other beverages by conducting wine tastings and to report to the head sommelier.

Principal Accountabilities

• Administer purchasing and receiving procedures.
• Analyse alcoholic beverage business.
• Analyse service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct staff performance assessment process.
• 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 and serve wine business.
• Understand new and old world wine producing countries.
• Understand sparkling, sweet and fortified wines.
• Understand viticulture, vinification and wine packaging

Communication & Working Relationships

• Interacts with customers and shows willingness to serve them with a pleasant attitude
• Communicate professionally with the supervisor in charge

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in similar positions in a high-volume, high end restaurant with Nightlife experience
• Good in English
• Good communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer oriented with a positive attitude and smiling face
• Cooperative and self-giving team player
• Ability and willingness to perform under stress
• Positive and high energy level

Physical Requirements of the job

• Physical handling of products such as glasses, decanter and wine bottles
• Covering different shifts and working during public holidays
• Stressful conditions
• Standing for long hours

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $4,000.00 - $5,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Food allowance
• Health insurance
• Professional development

Schedule:

• Shift system

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary
• Tips

Work Location: In person