The Hotel Wine Sommelier at Shang Palace is responsible for managing and presenting the restaurant’s wine selection, advising guests on pairings, taking orders, and delivering knowledgeable, attentive service. Requirements typically include previous sommelier or fine-dining experience, strong knowledge of wines and Chinese cuisine, excellent communication skills, and recognised wine qualifications such as WSET or equivalent. Mandarin-speaking ability may be advantageous because Shang Palace serves a wide range of local and international guests. The successful candidate is expected to maintain professional service standards, support revenue growth, keep wine inventories accurate, train colleagues, and ensure responsible alcohol service. Flexibility, polished presentation, teamwork, and a genuine interest in hospitality are essential.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is known for its Shangri-La brand, which focuses on warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive food and beverage offerings. In Singapore, Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, with guestrooms, restaurants, event facilities, gardens, and wellness services. Shang Palace, its signature Chinese restaurant, is recognised for refined Cantonese cuisine and premium dining experiences. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured service procedures, training opportunities, and opportunities for career development within the wider Shangri-La network.
Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Hospitality workers benefit from an international customer base, efficient public transport, and a multicultural environment influenced by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western traditions. The lifestyle is safe, convenient, and active, with excellent dining, shopping, parks, beaches, and cultural attractions, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Hospitality roles may qualify for an Employment Pass or, depending on salary and eligibility, an S Pass or Work Permit; approval is handled by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Candidates should secure a written job offer before relocating and confirm pass eligibility, accommodation, medical requirements, and contract terms. English is widely used, while Mandarin and other language skills can be valuable in guest-facing roles.
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