Job Description
Join Singapore's most acclaimed fine dining destination as Head Sommelier at The Sterling Palate. We're seeking a passionate beverage visionary to curate our world-class wine program and lead our award-winning service team. This is your opportunity to shape the beverage narrative in a Michelin-starred environment with unparalleled career growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute innovative wine lists with 500+ premium selections
- Train and mentor sommeliers on tasting techniques and service excellence
- Host exclusive wine pairing dinners and private tasting events
- Manage beverage inventory and supplier relationships with luxury distributors
- Drive beverage sales strategy to achieve 25% revenue growth annually
- Collaborate with chefs on seasonal menu pairings and beverage innovations
- Conduct staff wine education sessions and certification programs
Qualifications
- Advanced Sommelier certification (Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years in luxury F&B with proven wine program leadership
- Extensive knowledge of Old/New World regions and emerging wine markets
- Exceptional palate and ability to articulate complex flavor profiles
- Strong experience managing high-volume beverage operations (SGD 500K+ monthly)
- Fluency in English with additional language proficiency preferred
- Deep network of premium wine suppliers and industry connections