Commis ( Junior ) Sommelier
Job insights
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Date posted
13/07/2025
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Closing date
12/08/2025
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Hiring location
East
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Experience Level
Junior
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Experience
1 - 3 Years
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Remote work option
No
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Expatriate Eligibility
no
Key responsibilities
- Ensure all mise – en place is correctly prepared prior to commencing service i.e. glassware, ice buckets, decanters
- Present the wine list within the time parameters set by the resort.
- Demonstrate excellent product knowledge of all food and beverage offered by the resort.
- To assist the Head Sommelier with requisitions that are placed according to the restaurants/ bar’s requirements and ensure wastage is minimized and controlled by documentation as per the SOP’s of the resort.
- At all times, act in a responsible manner, especially in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Maintain and create a working environment that reflects a sense of place.
- Ensure all tasks assigned by Head Sommelier, are completed, in a timely fashion.
- Ensure the least breakage of glasses by working in a professional manner.
- To assist Head Sommelier in required training related to the job.
- To be conscious and responsible regarding energy and water conservation.
- Report incidents of breakages, equipment repair and maintenance to Head Sommelier.
- Maintain highest levels of personal hygiene at all times.
- To be fully aware about all health and safety, fire and emergency procedures.
- Apply and adhere to rules and regulations as per employee handbook, departmental and resort policies and procedures, including those for the emergency situations
- Handle any guest complaints in a professional manner, as per resort’s Policy & Procedure (service recovery).
- Practice proper telephone etiquette with colleagues and resort’s guests.
- To check, read and understand restaurant diary or communication booklet, ensuring all information is well aware before commencing a shift.
- Review the guest preferences, prior to approach guest tables, if recorded, as promised to our customers.
- Use the upselling techniques at suitable timing, in order to increase the hotel revenue, to achieve the annual goals.
- Greet our customer with the unique one & only greeting techniques and greeting standard.
- To double check the guest checks / bill before presenting to the customer, ensuring no discrepancies through correct billing
- To ensure acknowledge and greet guest with good eye contact, energetic and professional manner.
- Performs any additional or special duties, as directed by a superior.
- Daily menu checks prior to commencing service – sufficient amount in the Restaurant to provide service
- To be involved in the monthly stock take and responsible to check all variances and transfers.
- Assist in maintaining PAR level.
Hard skills
Good to know
Goals & Performance Metrics:
As per SOP
N+1 Management Style:
Leader
Career Progression Opportunities:
Sommelier, Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Head Sommelier
Benefits & Culture:
staff rates, life insurance, medical insurance, refund transport, tips sharing, merits increase, end of year bonus, taskforce overseas
Candidate Selection Criteria:
The ideal candidate should have at least a high school/ diploma in same field. The candidate should have at least 2 year of experience in the same role in an International Ultra-Luxury Resort and must be fluent in written and spoken English and French. The ideal candidate should have a food handler's certificate.
Work condition:
5 days working, 2 days off
Message from your future manager N+1:
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.
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