Key Responsibilities  The main role of the Sommelier is to provide a consistent and bespoke wine experience for the guest, as well as be responsible for stock and control in line with Standard of Excellence and SOPs.  - Report to the General Manager, property and to Singita Premium Wine Department. - Travelling to lodges.   - Pair specific wines according to the menu and guest stylistic preference. - Hosting wine tastings. - Wine recommendations.  - Hosting multiple repeat guests with ease and adaptable nature.  - Cellar stock control.  - Continuous communication, reporting and diplomacy with departmental teams to ensure that guest needs are met, and operations run effectively. - Physical transfer of wine and replenishment of lodge cellars. - Control over bulk wine facilities. - Sales, invoicing, stock & other relevant administration. - Training and development of staff. - All roles may be required to perform other tasks as reasonably requested from time to time and as required by the business and/or operation. We foster a culture of collaboration, and with this a support of the multi-skilling of staff.    Skills & Experience  - Sommelier qualification, such as Cape Wine Diploma or similar.  - Basic international wine course, WSET level 3.  - Previous experience in hospitality /guest interactions and service.  - Good computer literacy – MS Office, MS Project is advantageous.  - Excellent Email etiquette. - Strong attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills, particularly in building and maintaining sound working relationships.  - Salesmanship, leadership, and management skills. - Passion for wine and sound knowledge of wine.  - Stamina, Resilience and physically able to transfer wine or work long hours where needed. - Organised and excellent admin skills. - Team player - developmental approach to staff. - Neat, professional, and approachable presentation. - Valid Driver’s License. - South African nationality or valid work visa.

Key Responsibilities 
 
The main role of the Sommelier is to provide a 
consistent and bespoke wine experience for the 
guest, as well as be responsible for stock and 
control in line with Standard of Excellence 
and SOPs.  
- Report to the General Manager, property and 
to Singita Premium Wine Department. 
- Travelling to lodges.   
- Pair specific wines according to the menu and 
guest stylistic preference. 
- Hosting wine tastings. 
- Wine recommendations.  
- Hosting multiple repeat guests with ease and 
adaptable nature.  
- Cellar stock control.  
- Continuous communication, reporting and 
diplomacy with departmental teams to ensure 
that guest needs are met, and operations run 
effectively. 
- Physical transfer of wine and replenishment of 
lodge cellars. 
- Control over bulk wine facilities. 
- Sales, invoicing, stock & other relevant 
administration. 
- Training and development of staff. 
- All roles may be required to perform 
other tasks as reasonably requested from time to 
time and as required by the business and/or 
operation. We foster a culture of 
collaboration, and with this a support of the 
multi-skilling of staff.  
 
 Skills & Experience 
 
- Sommelier qualification, such as Cape Wine 
Diploma or similar.  
- Basic international wine course, WSET level 3.  
- Previous experience in hospitality /guest 
interactions and service.  
- Good computer literacy – MS Office, MS 
Project is advantageous.  
- Excellent Email etiquette. 
- Strong attention to detail. 
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in 
building and maintaining sound working 
relationships.  
- Salesmanship, leadership, and management 
skills. 
- Passion for wine and sound knowledge of wine.  
- Stamina, Resilience and physically able to 
transfer wine or work long hours where 
needed. 
- Organised and excellent admin skills. 
- Team player - developmental approach to 
staff. 
- Neat, professional, and approachable 
presentation. 
- Valid Driver’s License. 
- South African nationality or valid work visa.