Sake Sommelier

Overview

A Sake Sommelier

What Will You Do

• Your main duties and responsibilities are:
• Assist the Head Sommelier and ensure the sake list is up to date at all times with correct information
• Ensure correct stock levels are in place before each service
• Make sure all sake are kept and served at the correct temperature
• Support the sommelier team for the sake and wine deliveries and ensure all products are stored properly
• Assist the Head Sommelier with staff training and share sake knowledge and best practices with colleagues.
• Assist members with sake selections and provide expert recommendations, including food and sake pairings.
• Always recommend the best value for money sake to the guest whilst delivering excellent service.
• Maintain guest preference records, including favorite sake selections, to enhance the member experience.
• Assist in keeping operating costs to a minimum by efficient and responsible use of resources such as glassware and other equipment
• Be responsible for your own development, e.g. attend trainings and regularly refresh your knowledge

What We Are Looking For

• The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant
• Internationally recognised professional certification
• Excellent level of English, written and spoken
• Ability to recommend food and sake pairings
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time
• Impeccable manners
• Immaculate personal presentation and well-spoken