Sommelier – Luxury Hotel, Cape Town

About the role

Career Growth, a hospitality recruitment agency, is looking for a knowledgeable and service-driven Sommelier for a luxury hotel in Cape Town. The role suits a polished hospitality professional who loves wine, can engage guests well and delivers personalised wine recommendations and memorable food and wine pairings. The salary is market related.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalised wine recommendations and food and wine pairings, and deliver attentive, professional wine and beverage service.
• Oversee the wine offering, manage the wine dispensary, stock levels, requisitions, storage and preservation.
• Maintain an up-to-date wine list in consultation with Food & Beverage management.
• Work with the culinary team on wine pairings for menu updates.
• Build relationships with wine suppliers and coordinate training and promotions.
• Develop and deliver wine training for the Food & Beverage team.
• Monitor wine quality, including opened wines, and manage preservation and Coravin systems.
• Support wine sales, revenue growth, budgeting and sales mix reporting, with accurate billing and compliance with hygiene and service standards.
• Assist with restaurant operations when required.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward or in a similar role.
• A Cape Wine Academy certificate, WSET Level 2 or certification in related studies is essential.
• Extensive knowledge of Southern African wines and vineyards, backed by sound international wine knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to create complementary food and wine pairings.
• Strong understanding of restaurant service and operations.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, and strong interpersonal, organisational and training skills.
• Professional presentation, attention to detail and a passion for guest service.

To apply, candidates apply online and submit an updated CV together with a professional photograph.