Commis Sommelier

Salary Details

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Job Description For Commis Sommelier

RAFFLES

Job Description

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 hotel's grooming standard.
• Greets and farewells guests in a friendly, courteous manner.

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

• Accuracy in wine order taking.
• Timeliness in pick-up and delivery of wine and beverages.
• Efficiency of work in setting up the mise-en-place; 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.

• 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.

• 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 hotel's Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability efforts.
• Performs any other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned.

• 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).

• 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.

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