Sommelier

About the role

Bistro Éclat is a contemporary French fine-dining restaurant located in the leafy Dempsey enclave, known for a curated wine list, seasonal tasting menus and attentive service. We serve a mix of regulars, expatriates and food-savvy locals who appreciate thoughtful pairings and an intimate dining atmosphere.

The Sommelier will be responsible for the full guest wine experience — from greeting and recommending by-the-glass and bottle pairings to cellar management, purchasing and supplier relations. You will work closely with the Head Chef and FOH management to design pairings for a rotating tasting menu, lead wine tastings and be an ambassador of the restaurant's wine programme.

This role suits a proactive, service-minded wine professional who can balance front-of-house presence with back-of-house inventory control. Opportunities include leading small tasting events, contributing to menu development and mentoring junior wine staff. Regular evening shifts, weekend service and occasional public-holiday coverage are expected.

About Bistro Éclat Singapore

Bistro Éclat is a neighbourhood French restaurant with a modern yet relaxed fine-dining approach. We focus on seasonal produce, a concise tasting menu and a carefully selected wine list featuring French classics alongside New World discoveries.

What you can expect

• Established venue in Dempsey with steady local and expatriate clientele
• Curated wine cellar and regular supplier tastings
• Opportunities to run private tastings and pop-up wine dinners
• Stable ownership with career progression for senior FOH staff

Key responsibilities

• Provide confident, knowledgeable wine service and recommendations to guests, including by-the-glass and bottle options
• Manage and maintain the wine cellar: stock control, vintage tracking, storage conditions and rotation
• Design and present wine pairings for tasting menus in collaboration with the Head Chef
• Source wines and manage relationships with distributors and boutique importers; negotiate pricing and terms
• Plan and run in-house wine tastings, supplier masterclasses and special pairing events
• Train and mentor junior wine staff and front-of-house team on wine service and tasting notes
• Maintain wine lists, tasting notes and pricing; update POS and wine menu as needed
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service regulations, hygiene standards and cellar safety protocols

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in fine-dining wine service or similar sommelier role
• Solid knowledge of Old World and New World wine regions, varietals and vintages
• Strong guest-facing communication skills and confident table-side manner
• Practical skills in decanting, glassware selection, and cellar management
• Experience working with wine suppliers and handling purchasing and invoices
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and public holidays on a roster
• Singapore work eligibility (Singapore Citizen, PR or valid work pass)

How to apply

Please email your CV and a short note about your wine and service experience to the contact email below. Include any relevant certifications and a brief list of key wines or regions you specialise in.