Sommelier - Shang Palace

Shangri-La Group - Hong Kong Region

Renowned for its distinctive Asian hospitality, the luxury hotel group operates five Shangri-La properties in Hong Kong, where the company is also headquartered, including Kowloon Shangri-La, Island Shangri-La, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La, and The Aberdeen Marina Club, offering guests an array of options across the different brands to suit every guest’s needs.

As an employer with industry leading levels of colleague engagement, our people are our priority. Our success is only made possible through the efforts and abilities of over 42,000 colleagues worldwide. In accordance with this belief, the focused investment we make in the learning and development of our colleagues is unparalleled in the global hospitality industry. From welcoming new colleagues to best-in-class leadership development programmes, employee potentials will be identified and nurtured throughout their career with the Group. 

We are looking for a Sommelier - Shang Palace based at Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong!

As a Sommelier, we rely on you to:

• Be responsible for recommending, taking orders and serving wines and other beverages
• Recommend food and beverage pairings to ensure and enhance guest satisfaction
• Assist Hotel Sommelier to arrange wine dinner events including contract, wine sales proposal and menu wine pairing
• Manage updated wine lists, maintain accurate wine sales records and control stock levels for the restaurant
• Maintain high standards and professional services in meeting guests' expectations to build rapport

We are looking for someone who has:

• Diploma / Degree in Food & Beverage, Wine Study, Hospitality Management or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in fine dining restaurants in prestige hotels or hospitality industry in similar size
• Sound knowledge of different wines and spirits
• Good organizational and coordination skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Chinese with strong initiative to interact with customers
• Well versed with both internet and computer applications

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