Tea Sommelier - Yi by Jereme Leung

About the role

Raffles Hotel Singapore, a historic 19th-century luxury hotel, is hosting the restaurant Yi by Jereme Leung, a contemporary Chinese cuisine restaurant run by celebrity chef Jereme Leung. The Tea Sommelier delivers exceptional tea service that complements the culinary experience, manages the restaurant's tea programme, recommends teas and pairings, runs tea presentations and promotes Chinese tea culture.

Key responsibilities

• Recommend teas according to guest preferences and menu, prepare and serve premium Chinese teas with correct brewing techniques, and educate guests on tea origins, processing and culture
• Perform tableside tea ceremonies and presentations, recommend tea pairings and use a Heartist approach to personalize the guest experience
• Maintain tea inventory and par stock, source premium teas with suppliers, help develop seasonal tea menus and monitor costs and wastage
• Keep tea stations and storage clean, maintain equipment, follow food safety and hotel policies, and support the culinary team on menu development
• Train service colleagues on tea knowledge and techniques, keep up with tea trends, and represent the restaurant at tea events and promotions
• Support tea-focused events, sustainability initiatives and CSR efforts, and perform other assigned duties

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Tea Studies or a related field
• Professional tea certification (e.g. Tea Sommelier, Chinese Tea Arts, Tea Academy or equivalent)
• At least 3 years of experience in luxury F&B service, tea service or specialty beverage operations
• Strong understanding of Chinese teas, their growing regions and production methods
• Experience recommending tea pairings and serving premium guests; luxury hotel or fine-dining experience preferred
• Spoken and written English; Mandarin is an advantage

Required skills

• Advanced tea knowledge and preparation expertise
• Guest service, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to conduct engaging tableside tea ceremonies
• Teamwork, reliability and attention to detail

What we offer

• 5-day work week
• Duty meals
• Colleagues' discount and/or preferential room rates at worldwide Accor Hotels
• Flexible benefit covering dental, optical, vacation expenses and children's education
• Medical and wellness benefit with comprehensive insurance coverage
• Career development and learning opportunities