Sommelier
2025-10-11T06:05:58+00:00
Mint Shack Peponi
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FULL_TIME
56 Peponi Road
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Hospitality, and Tourism
Restaurant & Hospitality
2025-10-14T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8
A sommelier needs deep wine knowledge, excellent communication skills, and strong customer service abilities.
Wine list management: Creating, updating, and managing the wine list, sometimes in collaboration with chefs and managers. Inventory management: Purchasing wine, managing the wine cellar, and ensuring it is well-stocked and properly stored. Guest assistance: Advising guests on wine selections based on their budget, taste preferences, and food choices. Food and wine pairing: Collaborating with chefs to develop pairings that enhance the dining experience. Staff training: Educating and training waitstaff on available wines and proper service techniques. Wine service: Supervising wine service, including ensuring wine is served at the correct temperature in the proper glassware. Events and education: Organizing wine tasting events and potentially hosting wine courses or winery tours. Vendor relations: Negotiating purchase prices with wine vendors. Compliance: Adhering to all health, safety, and licensing regulations.
Wine expertise: In-depth knowledge of grape varieties, wine regions, vintages, production, and winemaking techniques. Communication: Ability to clearly explain complex wine concepts, listen to customer preferences, and build rapport with guests. Customer service: A warm, friendly, and intuitive approach to assist guests in selecting wines. Sales skills: Ability to promote wines and enhance sales through expert recommendations. Sensory evaluation: Strong tasting and sensory skills to evaluate wine quality. Physical and stamina: Stamina for long hours on their feet and the ability to lift cases of wine. Other qualities: A passion for wine and food, a smart appearance, and knowledge of licensing and health/safety regulations.
Education/Training: A professional culinary apprenticeship or chef's training course is often required. A food handler's certification is also valuable. Experience: Previous experience in quality establishments is typically necessary. Soft Skills: Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork skills are essential. The ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively is also important.
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Vacancy title:
Sommelier
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Hospitality, and Tourism, Category: Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Mint Shack Peponi
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 14 2025
Duty Station:
56 Peponi Road | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, October 11 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
A sommelier needs deep wine knowledge, excellent communication skills, and strong customer service abilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
INTERVIEWS ON: 14th October
2 PM - 4 PM
Mint Shack 56 Peponi Road
Kindly bring your hard copy CV and a pen.
0727488336 / 0737488336
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