Sommelier

About The Frame

The Frame is a four-floor dining destination in the Lodhi Art District, where culinary craftsmanship, visual art, and storytelling come together to create a distinctive hospitality experience.

Role Overview

We are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Sommelier to curate and manage The Frame’s wine programme, delivering a thoughtful and engaging wine experience across all four floors. The role involves curating a distinctive wine list, recommending wines that complement the culinary offerings, driving wine sales, and developing a wine programme that aligns with The Frame’s artistic identity and dining philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate and maintain a well-balanced wine list featuring international wine regions, varietals, and producers, aligned with The Frame’s culinary concept.
• Recommend wines based on guest preferences, menu selections, and budget, creating thoughtful pairings for tasting menus and à la carte dishes.
• Deliver professional table-side wine service, including wine presentation, opening, decanting, and serving at appropriate temperatures.
• Explain wine profiles, regions, and vintages to guests in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Manage wine procurement, ordering, storage, cellar organisation, and inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels, wine consumption, wastage, pricing, and profit margins to maintain effective cost control.
• Drive wine sales through informed recommendations, appropriate upselling, and food-pairing suggestions.
• Conduct wine briefings and train service staff on wine knowledge, pairings, and service standards.
• Collaborate with the culinary and bar teams on seasonal pairings, wine tastings, and special dining experiences.
• Maintain consistent wine quality, availability, and service standards for the first-floor dining experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused role within a premium restaurant, luxury hotel, or fine-dining establishment.
• Strong knowledge of global wine regions, grape varietals, vintages, and production methods.
• Expertise in wine pairing, presentation, decanting, and table-side service.
• Experience in inventory management, cellar operations, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest engagement skills.
• WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent certifications are an advantage.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.