WINE SPECIALIST
Requirements
Qualifications – Sommelier / Wine Specialist
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience as a Sommelier, Wine Specialist, or in a similar role within a fine dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or premium hospitality establishment.
- Strong knowledge of international wines, including grape varieties, wine regions, vintages, producers, and food-and-wine pairing.
- Excellent wine presentation, tasting, and recommendation skills to enhance the guest dining experience.
- Ability to recommend wines based on guests’ preferences, menu selections, and budget.
- Experienced in wine list management, inventory control, stock rotation, and proper wine storage.
- Knowledge of wine service standards, including decanting, serving temperatures, and glassware selection.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain wine characteristics confidently and professionally.
- Good sales skills with the ability to upsell wines while maintaining a personalized guest experience.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Professional appearance, attention to detail, and a passion for wine and fine dining.
- Relevant wine certifications, such as WSET or Court of Master Sommeliers, are preferred.
- Willing to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
Preferred Candidate: A service-oriented professional with strong wine expertise, excellent guest engagement skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of wine service in a fine dining environment.
Skills:
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Food Packaging
- Beverage R&D
- Food Nutrition
- Health/Functional Beverage R&D
- Microsoft Office