Sommelier, Assistant Head Sommelier and Head Sommelier (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Black Sheep Restaurants (http://www.blacksheeprestaurants.com)

  Central, Central and Western

Role Description

The Sommelier is a full-time, on-site role based in Hong Kong, responsible for delivering an exceptional wine experience to guests across Black Sheep’s restaurants. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining the wine list, recommending wines based on preference and guiding guests through informed, engaging wine selections. The Sommelier will support wine sales by presenting wines confidently, conducting tastings, and training front-of-house teams on wine knowledge and service standards. This role collaborates, oversees proper wine service standard and inventory, and upholds Black Sheep’s hospitality standards in every guest interaction. The position also involves staying current with global wine trends and contributing to the continuous refinement of the wine program.

 

Qualifications

• Passion for wine!
• Strong expertise in wine service.
• Demonstrated Wine Sales skills, including upselling, conducting tastings, and driving revenue through guest education and engagement.
• Excellent Communication skills, with the ability to explain complex wine concepts clearly, connect with guests from different backgrounds, and train team members effectively.
• Formal wine education or certification is a plus (e.g., WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent).
• Strong organizational skills for managing inventory, cellar operations, with attention to detail in service standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to thrive in a fast-paced, guest-focused setting.
• Collaborative mindset, passion for hospitality, and commitment to creating inclusive, memorable dining experiences.

 

As Sommelier we will train you and develop you to become a strong professional on the floor that can smoothly run operation.

As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will support Head Sommelier in larger operation to build and develop strong wine program.

As Head Sommelier, you are fully in charge of developing wine program, building initiative to increase business, train and hire new team members.

 

• Competitive Base Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Education Sponsorship: Up to 100% funding for approved WSET & CMS examinations.
• Global Travel: Sponsored international wine trips to benchmark wine regions.
• Career Growth: Structured Personal Development Plans (PDP) with fast-track internal promotion pathways

How To Apply

Apply by sending your CV by email at [email protected]

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