Wine Cellar Manager – Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono (Japanese Language Preferred)

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono | Food & Beverage Division

Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono is seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Wine Cellar Manager to oversee the hotel's wine cellar operations, inventory management, and digital wine menu systems.

This position plays a key role in maintaining the quality, accuracy, and availability of our wine collection while supporting exceptional guest experiences across our restaurants, bars, and other Food & Beverage outlets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily wine cellar operations, ensuring accurate inventory records, proper stock rotation, and efficient wine distribution across Food & Beverage outlets.
• Maintain optimal wine storage conditions, including temperature, humidity, lighting, security, and handling standards.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and monitor stock movement, costs, wastage, and inventory valuation.
• Oversee digital wine menus and wine-list platforms, ensuring accurate information regarding wines, vintages, producers, prices, and availability.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage outlets, Purchasing, Finance, Marketing, and IT to ensure accurate stock records and consistent wine information across systems.
• Support wine pricing reviews, stock optimization, and cost-control initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and secure storage arrangements for resident owners' wines.
• Collaborate with sommeliers and service teams to communicate wine availability, new arrivals, vintage changes, and recommended alternatives.
• Support wine tastings, promotional events, seasonal activities, and wine education initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to colleagues on wine knowledge, cellar procedures, inventory control, and relevant systems.
• Ensure compliance with hotel standards, hygiene and safety requirements, and responsible alcohol service practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in wine cellar management, wine inventory control, beverage operations, or a related hospitality role is preferred.
• Good knowledge of wines, wine regions, vintages, storage requirements, and inventory management practices.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage stock records, inventory reporting, and digital wine menu systems.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to work with inventory management and POS systems.
• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Understanding of wine cost control, stock valuation, and inventory reconciliation is an advantage.
• Experience in a luxury hotel or high-end Food & Beverage environment is an advantage.
• Japanese language proficiency is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is preferred.
• A proactive, reliable, and service-oriented approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards.

Join Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono and contribute to delivering exceptional wine experiences in one of Japan's premier luxury resort destinations.