Sommelier

Full time Kendrick Recruitment South Africa

Posted On 2026/04/29

F&B / Restaurant

DOE

City Sabi Sands

State/Province Mpumalanga

1132

Sommelier - Luxury Safari Lodge - Sabi Sand

An exceptional opportunity for a qualified and passionate Sommelier to curate and deliver a bespoke, world class wine experience within a luxury safari environment. This role focuses on personalised wine service, cellar management, guest engagement, and maintaining the highest standards of wine presentation and stock control.

• Deliver a consistent and bespoke wine experience for all guests
• Pair wines according to menus and individual guest preferences
• Host wine tastings and curated wine experiences
• Provide expert wine recommendations with confidence and finesse
• Host repeat and VIP guests with ease and adaptability
• Manage full cellar stock control and inventory systems
• Oversee bulk wine facilities and replenishment processes
• Physically transfer and distribute wine across lodge cellars
• Maintain accurate stock tracking and reporting

• Handle wine sales, invoicing, stock control, and related administration
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting procedures
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and operational standards
• Liaise with finance and operational teams where required

• Train and develop lodge staff on wine service standards
• Support continuous learning and product knowledge across teams
• Contribute to a culture of service excellence and confidence in wine presentation

• Actively support conservation messaging and sustainability initiatives
• Contribute to "greening" lodge operations where possible
• Collaborate effectively with all departments to ensure seamless guest service
• Support multi skilling and cross departmental collaboration

• Strong knowledge of international wines
• Minimum 3 years' experience in luxury hospitality or guest facing service
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Sales, leadership, and guest engagement capability

• Passionate about wine and luxury guest experiences
• Professional, polished, and approachable presentation
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Resilient, energetic, and able to work under pressure
• Team player with a developmental mindset
• Confident, adaptable, and guest focused