Head Sommelier (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  JS Wine Central Ltd

  Soho, Hong Kong, Central and Western

We are looking for a highly-motivated, self-starting individual that wants to join the energetic and dedicated team of the internationally acclaimed wine critic James Suckling. Apply to become the Head Sommelier at James’s esteemed wine restaurant in Asia’s wine capital, Hong Kong, James Suckling Wine Central!

The 2,500-square-foot restaurant in Soho, Hong Kong boasts the most innovative wine program on the island (perhaps Asia) including numerous curated tastings and events, and the largest offering of wines by the glass (500+). The 76-covers also includes a dining room serving wine-friendly European, Asian cuisine. The wine list has everything from simple Beaujolais to Barolos from the 1930s. Our customers come to learn and to enjoy great wines at all levels.

JSWC; All 90+ to 100 Point wines are tasted and selected by James Suckling.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Ensure exceptional service of wine and beverages to all customers at JSWC
• Positive and professional interaction with guests, ensuring memorable wine and dining experiences
• Bar operation and control, events organisation
• Manage wine inventory, invoices and deliveries from merchants and wineries
• Manage glassware inventory
• Develop wine promotions and campaigns, both internally and via social media
• Set overall wine programme objectives and targets
• Prepare monthly inventory reports, and assist in annual audit
• Provide guidance and training to team members

Requirements:

The qualified candidate will have strong wine knowledge and bring along an excellent work ethic. You will have a minimum of five years of wine service managerial experience in dining establishments. You will demonstrate all-rounded management skills, strong guest engagement techniques to effectively develop guest rapport. Fluency in English is necessary, and knowledge of Cantonese and Mandarin would be a plus.

Interested parties please send your resume with expected salary. Data collected will be used for recruitment purpose only.

PLEASE NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN HONG KONG SHOULD APPLY. WE MAY CONSIDER SUPPORTING A VISA FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE