Junior Sommeliar/ 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 Junior Sommelier/Sommelier is mainly responsible for the management of our extensive wine and beverage program. As the vessel of wine knowledge, they educate our guests and recommend suitable parings

**Principal Accountabilities**
- To maintain a high level of knowledge of wines, knowledge in pairing of wines to food and to be able to upsell to guests.
- Setting up, maintaining, and establishing physical placement of wine in cellars and cabinets in an organized and structured manner that is in coordination with the wine list.
- Responsible for maintaining guest expectations and recommending wines accordingly to ensure guest satisfaction with regards to the wine.
- Ensure communication with the management team to identify wines that need to be upsold in order to maintain stocks.
- Responsibility for the correct use and maintenance of glassware and other wine related equipment.
- Responsible for maintaining and executing all the special beverage promotions designed to increase beverage sales in the restaurant in regards to wine.
- Maximizing sales opportunities through wine sales.
- To carry out all tasks in a reasonable time frame to ensure the smooth running of the areas and restaurant.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Management.
- WSET certification is a plus.

**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 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**

The job may require:

- 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: Up to $5,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Food allowance
- Health insurance

License/Certification:

- WSET certificate (required)

Work Location: In person