Commis Sommelier

The position is responsible for delivering friendly and efficient wine service that meets guest dining experience expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Delivers Friendly and Efficient Wine Service

• Serves wine in efficient manner (in the right condition; glassware temperature etc).
• Assists Sommelier in offering wine options offers wine advice and takes orders.
• Offers aperitif upsell wine by the glass and bottle offers after meal service.
• Is well presented and adheres to hotels grooming standard.
• Greets and farewells guests in a friendly courteous manner.

Focuses on the Guest Dining Experience

• Uses guest names when its appropriate.
• Adjusts service to meet guests special requests and provides personalised service.
• Uses a Heartist approach makes the guests Feel Welcome Feel Heartwarmed Feel Incredible and Belong.
• Looks for ways to upsell and add value (e.g. suggesting another glass of wine when first glass emptied).

Works as Part of the F&B Service Team

• Accuracy in wine order taking.
• Timeliness in pickup and delivery of wine and beverages.
• Efficiency of work in setting up the miseenplace; picking up wine stock from store according to par stock wine cellars arrangement wine requisition according to needs and completing daily wine reports
• Cleanliness and work safety in wine and service areas.

Involvement in Wider Job Function Relationships

• Participates in training activities to improve wine knowledge and skills.
• Follows guidelines provided in colleague handbook.
• Understands emergency procedures health and safety requirements.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues and supervisors/managers.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Ensures service standards and individual performances is aligned with Accor Values Guest Passion Trust Sustainable Performance Spirit of Conquest Innovation and Respect.
• Contributes to the hotels Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability efforts.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

Qualifications :

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• Certificate or diploma in Hospitality or related field.
• Experience in Wine (e.g. Wine making wine sales Master court sommelier WSET Level 2 etc.).
• 6 12 months in a wine service position or similar operations.
• Has Service or Retail experience.
• Possesses Wine beverage and food knowledge through professional or personal interests (personal interest/ professional).

Competencies

• Technical service skills.
• Interpersonal skills communicates effectively with others.
• Proficient in written and conversational English.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Strong interest and passion for wine with high potential to become sommelier
• Presentable and well groomed adheres to Raffles Hotel Singapore grooming standards.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Works as part of a team.

Additional Information :

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Childrens Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime