Wine Sommelier

A fine dining Chinese restaurant concept helmed by award-winning Chef. Crafting unique flavours elevated with quality handpicked ingredients to reinvent classic dishes with a twist, we aim to provide a one-of-a-kind dining experience for our guests through high-end hospitality standards and a feast for the senses. Perfect for intimate gatherings, business meetings or events, the restaurant encompasses a mix of seating options suitable for every occasion. As the Wine Sommelier, we rely on you to: • Enhance guests' dining experience by skillfully pair alcoholic beverages with food • Employ upselling techniques to increase beverage sales and enhance guests’ satisfaction • Organize the physical placement of wine and liquor in cellars and cabinets in alignment with the beverage list • Solicit and relay guests’ feedback to the management team for continuous improvement of the beverage list • Collaborate with the management team to identify opportunities for upselling and stock management • Ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the wine and liquor inventory to meet guest demands • Assess product quality and build rapport with suppliers/ vendors to ensure optimum quality standards • Maximize sales opportunities through effective beverage sales strategies • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the beverage menu and products to provide excellent service • Supervise team members, provide training and development plans to enhance their skills, service techniques and performance • Train other service team members on wine knowledge and techniques of presenting, opening, decanting and serving • Adhere to the compliance of sanitation and safety regulations • Any other duties as assigned We are looking for someone who has: • Preferable Degree or Certificate in Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) • 3-5 years of relevant experience • Prior experience working in a preopening team would be advantageous • Ability to demonstrate a high level of knowledge of wines, liquors, and cocktails • Extensive knowledge on wines and able to provide the best recommendations for wine pairing with food to our guests • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Demonstrate strong leadership and motivational abilities • Comfortable with flexible work hours including shifts, split shifts, weekends, and public holidays We offer: • 5-day work week • Competitive salary package • Bonus • Annual cash flexible benefits • Annual leave starting from 14 days • Meal benefits • Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day • Company welfare initiatives and team events If you think you’re the right fit, we’d love to hear from you – apply today! Only Singaporeans/ Singapore Permanent Residents may apply. #gaiaculinary