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