Wine Specialist (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  The Hong Kong Jockey Club

  Hong Kong, Islands

Our Catering Department manages one of the largest and most diverse catering operations in Hong Kong. We provide a wide range of catering, sports and recreation facilities for Members and their guests in three Clubhouses. In addition, both Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourses have numerous catering facilities used by Members, non-members and corporate organizations for a variety of functions.

The Job

You will:

• Providing customer services by giving the advice about wine selections and promote products to customers in professional skill.
• Handle daily customer requests and orders, plus actively looking for new sales channels.
• Assist in coordinating the marketing events and promotional activities (wine tasting, wine dinner and promotional campaign).
• Provide on-floor support during events and promotional activities
• Maintain smooth shop operation and tidiness with high quality presentation.
• Prepare daily reports and handle ad-hoc assignments.
• Creating experiences via unique products or services such that Members and guests recognise that our offerings are worth recommending to their peers.

About You

You should have:

• A Diploma in Hospitality Management or equivalent
• At least two years’ experience in similar position in wine or luxury gourmet industry
• Accredited international wine master certification
• Minimum of Advance WSET Level 2and or Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommelier
• Understanding of International wines and sales trends
• Knowledge of HACCP systems is an advantage
• Fluency in both written and spoken English

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and prospective employees relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request