Head Sommelier - Man Wah Restaurant

Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong is looking for Head Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong within Food & Beverage Division in Hong Kong, the Head Sommelier is responsible for managing the beverage service and all the wine inventory as well as promoting sales. To be involved in the daily operation of the restaurant and to serve wines and spirits in the restaurants. The Head Sommelier reports to the Restaurant Manager.

As Head Sommelier, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Deliver a delighted bar and dining experience to our guests
• Oversee and maintain smooth and efficient operations in the bar areas
• Understand guests’ needs and deliver excellent service and professional recommendation
• Ensure that the beverage lists are updated and maintain accurate sales records
• Monitor the proper storage, aging rotation and temperature of all stock in beverage storeroom in a daily basis
• Serve all beverage order in accordanc with proper procedures
• Provide on-the-job training to bartenders as well as the service team in all aspects of the beverage service and knowledge
• Follow and apply HACCP standards at all times

As Head Sommelier, we expect from you:

• Holder of WSET certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant in F&B or hotel industry
• Solid experience in fine dining or Michelin-starred restaurants is preferred
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional F&B service
• Pleasant, presentable, service -oriented, a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Cantonese and English. Mandarin is an advantage
• Initiative and good customer service skills

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Health & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right worklife balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

We’re Fans. Are you?