At Hokkai Kitchen, we are looking for a Sake Sommelier Assistant who will be at the heart of our guest experience.
No prior sake knowledge? No problem! Our Sommelier Menno provides in-depth training, ensuring you gain expert knowledge and confidence in pairing, serving, and storytelling around sake.
But that’s not all—Hokkai is a leading sake importer, meaning you’ll also have the opportunity to help build our sake portfolio and work directly with top breweries in Japan.
What You’ll Do:
- Be an important host in our restaurant, welcoming and guiding guests throughout their visit.
- Guide guests through our innovative sake selection, helping them discover new flavors and pairings.
- Play an active role in building our sake portfolio, collaborating with breweries in Japan to source exceptional sake.
- Organize and host sake events, tastings, and collaborations to promote sake culture in the Netherlands.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passion for hospitality and an open mind to learning about sake.
- Enthusiasm for sharing knowledge with guests.
- Experience in a high-level restaurant environment.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive sake training and certification to become a Sake Sommelier.
- The opportunity to work with the most varied and extensive sake menu in the Netherlands.
- A multidisciplinary role as sommelier in the restaurants and host at events, while also contributing behind the scenes with sake import
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to kitchen@hokkai.com
