Sommelier Sushi Restaurant

Job Description What you will do ・Curate and manage wine, sake, champagne, and beverage pairings for the omakase experience. ・Recommend pairings that complement the French-Japanese cuisine created by Chef Yannick Alléno and Sushi Chef Itaru Yasuda. ・Guide guests through beverage selections with detailed explanations of origin, production methods, and flavor profiles. ・Maintain and develop the restaurant's wine and sake inventory. ・Coordinate closely with chefs and front-of-house staff to ensure a seamless luxury dining experience. ・Deliver personalized service to international and domestic guests. ・Support beverage training for service staff. ・Ensure proper storage, handling, and presentation of all beverages. Working Hours 40 hours per week, 5 days work week Job Requirements ・Experience as a sommelier in Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury hotels, or fine-dining establishments. ・Strong knowledge of wine and sake pairings. ・Certification such as WSET, Court of Master Sommeliers, JSA Sommelier, or sake qualifications is often preferred. ・Fluency in Japanese and strong English communication skills due to the international guest clientele. ・Ability to provide highly personalized luxury service and work effectively in a detail-oriented omakase environment. English Level: Daily Conversation Level (TOEIC 475-730) Japanese Level: Native Level Compensation and Benefits ・Annual salary of 3.6 to 4.5 million yen + bonus (depending on company performance; last year's performance: 3 months) ・Preferential treatment based on experience ・Trial period (3 months) ・Salary increase available ・Annual salary increase and bonus ・Comprehensive social insurance ・Various training programs ・Commuting allowance of up to 40,000 yen per month, in accordance with company regulations ・Free accommodation at Four Seasons Hotel (after 6-month trial period) ・Free employee cafeteria ・Uniforms provided ・Employee lockers, showers, and nap rooms available ・Employee discounts on hotel facilities ・Non-smoking throughout the building (designated smoking room available) Holidays Public holidays per year: 119 Job Contract Period Full-time employee: No set employment period Nearest Station ・10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Higobashi Station on the Yotsubashisuji Subway Line ・7-minute walk from Exit 7 of Watanabebashi Station on the Keihan Electric Railway ・15-minute walk from JR Osaka Station