Sake Sommelier - FIVE LUXE JBR

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Exceute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Food and Beverage Team as a Sake Sommelier will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of Sake Sommelier experience in a Luxury Hotel environment in the UAE.
  
• A recognized sake certification such as Certified Sake Professional (CSP), Advanced Sake Professional (ASP), Sake Sommelier or their equivalent is preferred.A proven track record of creating and maintaining a successful Sake Programme, with demonstrated expertise in sake Selection, Education, and Service.
  
• Deep appreciation for sake Culture, History, and Craftsmanship.
  
• Sophisticated Knowledge and Understanding of Japanese Sake, including different types, regions, brewing methos, flavour profiles and serving techniques, taking every opportunity to educate both Guests and Fellow ‘FIVERs.’
  
• Extensive knowledge of sake brands and the ability to discern quality and authenticity.
  
• Computer literacy, with a mastery of Word, Excel, and Outlook, while possessing an exceptional knowledge of Hotel PMS, specifically Opera.
  
• An energetic Conversationalist, engaging Guests with lively discussions.
  
• A Proactive Nature, coupled with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensuring every aspect of the Operation is curated to perfection.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to engage effectively with guests, FIVE Tribe Members, and stakeholders.
  
• Next-Level Organisational and Supervisory skills, effectively managing inventory, conducting tastings, and handling multiple tasks.
  
• A collaborative approach to working with Restaurant Teams, including Chefs, Servers, and Other Staff, fostering a Positive Work Environment.
  
• A professional, Insta-Worthy Appearance, always adhering to FIVE’s Grooming Standards and maintaining a polished, ‘FIVE-Styled’ demeanour.
  
• A commitment to continuous learning, by exploring new Sake Trends, attending Training Sessions, and Continuously Expanding Knowledge.
  
• ‘FIVE-Styled’ Visionary thinking by finding creative solutions, while taking Ownership for all duties and tasks assigned.
  
• Willingness to support our FIVE Tribe during peak periods and assist in other areas of the restaurant when needed.
  
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English. Additional languages such as Japanese are a Plus.
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.
  
• Flexibility to adapt to changing Guest Preferences and Seasonal Menu Offerings.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Forges Collaborative Partnerships with the Restaurant Management Team to curate an extensive and diverse sake menu, showcasing exquisite Japanese Sake Craftsmanship.
  
• Conducts thorough Market Research to discern and procure Premium Sake Brands, with an unwavering focus on Quality, Authenticity, and Hand-Crafted Excellence.
  
• Cultivates a profound understanding of the Unique Characteristics and Flavour Profiles of each sake on the menu, enabling Informed and Appropriate Recommendations to our guests.
  
• Leads Training Sessions for FIVE Tribe Members, enhancing their expertise in sake, encompassing tasting techniques, precise serving temperatures, and the art of selecting hand-crafted glassware.
  
• Extends Expert Recommendations on Sake Pairings, ensuring they harmoniously complement the Food Menu.
  
• Pioneers Interactive Tasting Sessions, narrating tasting notes, aromas, and textures, while encouraging guests to share their own experiences and preferences, creating an Engaging Sensory Experience.
  
• Conducts interactive training sessions on Sake Service Etiquette, handling of hand-crafted glassware, and the art of pouring, ensuring a Seamless and Authentic Guest Experience.
  
• Engages Guests with a warmth and professionalism that is both inviting and refined, offering Personalised Sake Recommendations based on their Unique Preferences, Nuanced Taste Profiles, and Menu Selections.
  

• Engages in seamless collaboration with the restaurant's Culinary Visionaries, culminating in innovative and harmonious Food and Sake Pairing Menus that highlight Seasonal Ingredients.
  
• Conducts tastings and experiments to uncover new Flavour Combinations, pushing the boundaries of traditional pairings.
  
• Collaborates with the restaurant's Culinary Artisans to craft special Pairing Menus, artfully Intertwining Seasonal Ingredients with Innovative Sake Selections.
  

• Supervises the inventory of sake with an eye for precision, ensuring Optimal Storage Conditions, Meticulous Rotation, and Stock Levels that meet Guest demands, while minimising waste and spoilage.
  
• Conducts regular Inventory Audits, diligently updates Product Lists, and collaborates with the procurement team to Replenish Stock and introduce new, Curated Sake Selections.
  
• Implements robust Inventory Control Systems to Scrutinise Sales, and discern Trends and Guest Preferences, providing Data-Driven Insights that facilitate Menu Adjustments.
  

• Enriches Guests' Understanding and Appreciation of their chosen sake by sharing captivating Stories and Anecdotes about sake producers, regions, and time-honoured brewing techniques.
  
• Continually Researchs and Explores new sake brands, Emerging Trends, and sake-related Innovations to ensure the sake menu remains fresh, exciting, and relevant.
  

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE is a leader in Sustainable Luxury Living and Hospitality, with its UAE-based Destinations being the first and only Hotels in the UAE to obtain the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC) for achieving 100% renewable electricity for 2022. The company's Science-Meets-Styled ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ Ethos has led to a completely LEED Platinum-certified operational hospitality portfolio. FIVE Palm Jumeirah and FIVE Jumeirah Village are also 3 Star SPIRE Rated Smart Buildings. FIVE Zurich, the only LEED Platinum hotel in Switzerland, achieved an impressive 84 Points under LEED v4's BD+C and ID+C rating system, making it one of just five hotels worldwide to receive Platinum Certification. FIVE illustrates its Commitment to making ‘Sustainability without Compromise on Luxury Living’ central to its Future Vision, with FIVE LUXE already on track to acquire LEED Platinum (BD+C). These Achievements highlight FIVE’s Comprehensive and Committed Scope of Sustainability Strategy permeating Operations, Governance and Community.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 70 nationalities across its over 1500 ‘FIVERs’. FIVE is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, FIVE does not discriminate based on disability, race, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, nationality, marital status, or any other basis protected under national or local laws. Ranked 10th on the Great Workplaces in the UAE 2023 list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, and currently consists of FIVE Palm Jumeirah, FIVE Jumeirah Village, FIVE Zurich and FIVE LUXE. Joining our Exceptional FIVE Tribe means you are part of a team who Breaks Boundaries and offers Unbeatable Next-Level Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and 360-Degree Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.

Find out more here: fivehotelsandresorts.com

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