Assistant Sommelier - Yamazato Restaurant

Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five star hotel. By stepping into our world, you will discover that Eastern and Western influences are uniquely entwined by our blend of Japanese and Dutch culture. Together, all employees make sure that every guest is being given the personal attention to create the most extraordinary and authentic experience. In order to achieve this we are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to strengthen our team. Do you strive to offer the best service to guests? Is hospitality in your blood and would you like to work in a one Michelin star restaurant? Then this vacancy is for you!

 What to expect

Yamazato Restaurant serves authentic Japanese haute cuisine; Kaiseki Ryori. The restaurant is the first traditional Japanese restaurant in Europe to receive a Michelin star. The focus of the concept consists of pure traditional Japanese ingredients, with a minimalistic balance.

As an Assistant Sommelier you will work closely with the restaurant supervision and service team, in which you are responsible for serving and pairing matching wines to the dishes, sharing your knowledge and directing the team. Your main tasks will be:

• Proactive sale of wine;
• Operational tasks in the restaurant, such as taking orders and servicing guests;
• Assist in developing excellent guest contact and caring for the correct handling of requests and remarks from both guests and colleagues;
• Partially responsible for keeping the restaurant wine list up-to-date;
• Serving our guests during their stay in Hotel Okura Amsterdam according to standards that are set up by the hotel (align with standards of The Leading Hotels of the World) and Michelin;

Don't worry, you will not be working alone! The team you will lead consists of 8 members. Besides working with your team, you will also work closely with other departments in the hotel. Only by working together can we achieve the best results. You will work shifts throughout a 7-day workweek. The shift is from 16:00 till the closing of the restaurant. You will work 5 days a week, 7.6 hours a day. You are also available to work on Holidays.

What do we offer?

• Contract:1 year, with the possibility of extending. We want you to stay!
• Salary:Group 5. Click HERE for the salary scale  
• Bonus:1 week salary when GOP is achieved and you get a minimum total score of successful in your year end evaluation
• 8% holiday allowance (pro rata);
• 25 vacation days per year (pro rata).
• Compensation for National Holidays.
• Horeca CAO applies;
• General Pension Scheme of Hospitality and Catering;
• General Survivors pension;
• Attractive family and friends rates on overnight stays at Hotel Okura Amsterdam;
• Once a year staff discount in one of the restaurants (50%);
• Staff discount in our restaurants (20%);
• Contribution to travel expenses from 10 km (one way);
• After obtaining the probationary period, you will receive an overnight stay with breakfast as a gift (2 people), so that you can experience the hotel as a guest!

What are we asking?

What are we asking? Of course, we are first and foremost interested in you and what we as an employer can do for you to provide a great workplace. Nevertheless we expect from you that:

• You are fluent in Dutch and/or English (oral and written);
• You have similar work experience in Luxury hotels and/or restaurants;
• You posses excellent wine knowledge with certification;

Enthusiastic? That’s great, please apply!

Please apply via the button below; we will call you as soon as possible for a short introduction to get to know each other. A selection assessment is one component of our recruitment process.