Head Sommelier | Fico

Fico is a casual, beachfront Italian restaurant along East Coast Park by Chef-Partner Mirko Febbrile. Fico is inspired by Cucina Povera (a waste-not, want-not approach) and celebrates the simplest things in life, from humble ingredients to genuine, no-frills hospitality. Fico is part of The Lo and Behold Group, a hospitality company known for its ability to create timeless destinations and thought-leading experiences. As a team, we are very passionate about the potential our industry has in shaping a city and take great pride in grooming the next generation of hospitality leaders. We build career paths around the individual, develop training modules both in-house and out, and design incentives and recognition programmes to ensure that good work always pays off. For its efforts, the group has been recognised as a Human Capital Partner with the Ministry of Manpower, a “Great Place To Work” (2022 - 2026) and one of AON’s Best Employers. Wherever you are on the team, whatever your definition of success, we’ll set you on the right path. The Sommelier plays a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience, ensuring that each meal becomes an unforgettable journey with perfectly paired wines. You'll be in charge of: • Execute best-in-class wine service, keeping in mind guests' personal tastes and making recommendations, answering their questions about the wine list, making recommendations, and ensuring that they have an outstanding dining experience. • Assist in managing wine & beverage purchasing, inventory, maintenance, and reporting. • Managing wine and beverage pairing, and aperitives service. • Oversee the sommeliers team • Staying up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the wine industry. We love people who: • Go above and beyond to make someone else's day • Are thoughtful and kind, while upholding high standards • Own outcomes and drive solutions • Are ever-curious and always learning Benefits: We believe in taking care of our people, so they can take care of others. We recognise and support each individual through our TLBG Partnership Programme (a monthly sales incentive), medical and insurance coverage, employee dining discounts across our venues, celebrations for each individual’s key milestones, as well as one month sabbaticals for long-service individuals. Take an inside look at our culture or find out more here. https://www.lobehold.com/playbook https://instagram.com/tlbg.openarms Click on Apply or send your CV via Whatsapp to 80832942. Should your application progress to the next stage, we will be in contact to arrange for an interview.