SUSHISAMBA Singapore, a renowned fusion restaurant blending Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavors, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Junior Sommelier to join our pre-opening team.
Job Purpose
The Junior 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.
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 1-2 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 of the junior sommelier 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
