Sought position: Sommelier - Waiter Ref ID: n°253858 Town: Longyearbyen Country : Norway Contract type: Fixed term contract Duration: to 8 at 24 months Contract start date : As soon as possible Experience: experienced Job status: Job category: F&B / Restaurant Salary: according to your experience Work schedules: With a break Consecutive weekly days off: 2 Accomodation: The company will provide 2 types of accommodation with different ranges of renting price. (...) Read more
The company will provide 2 types of accommodation with different ranges of renting price. Electricity, water and heating are included.
Online since 2025/01/20 This job position is still available for the week of 2025-01-20
Are you ready to join a thriving team, aiming to create and offer something truly unique? Is your focus on high-quality ingredients and exceptional service? Join our team in Funktionærmessen Restaurant on Svalbard. Enjoy a culinary journey of delicious food and drinks, while admiring the stunning view over Longyearbyen. The kitchen presents intriguing flavour combinations inspired by an international cuisine from our à la carte menu and our signature dishes: King crab and dry-aged Côte de Bœuf.
The restaurant was originally the dining hall for the sophisticated officials of the coal mining company. Today it is a favorite among many locals, and an attractive place for visitors.
Our wine cellar also holds a wonderful collection of vintage wines. The wine list rises to all occasions and contains many different wines from a broad selection of producers with one of the best selection of champagne in the Nordic countries.
We take pride in our work and are seeking the right individual. You have a strong passion for your craft, minimum 3 years of experience and master the basics. In addition, you view your role as an integral and important part of the team and appreciate what it takes to create extraordinary culinary experiences.
The right person is curious, has high standards, sees the value of being part of a sustainable operation and appreciates the unique opportunities our location inspires.
If you're interested in developing your skills, we are looking forwards to know more about you!
DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB
The Sommelier - Waiter oversees the sale and service of food and wines in the restaurant. He/she also helps the Head Sommelier and the 1st Bartender to manage the wine and champagne cellars and the bar. The Sommelier - Waiter conveys the image of the restaurant through their exemplary attitude, warm and friendly welcome, professionalism, and knowledge.
PROFILE REQUIRED
▪ In-depth knowledge of the rules and techniques of service. ▪ Good interpersonal skills and a perfect mastery of customer relationship codes. ▪ A mastery of subtle taste and smell are the first qualities to possess to develop skills in wine knowledge and quality discernment. ▪ Curiosity and open-mindedness are necessary to follow developments in the establishment's cuisine and discover new trends beyond the "great classics". ▪ Pedagogy: the sommelier must have a taste for sharing their knowledge. ▪ Good memory: the sommelier must have in their memory all the wines on the list. ▪ The practice of English or more foreign languages is recommended to advise clients.
ADVANTAGES
The company is a part of the Norwegian Union and follows its benefits and salary rules. - 10 days off a month - 5 weeks of vacation - 1 weekend off a month - Salary based on studies and experience - Extra wages on evening and weekend hours - Tax in Svalbard is 15.9% - Good pension and insurance schemes - Discounts within our company (restaurants, activities, boat tours, hotels)
Sought position: Sommelier - Waiter Ref ID: n°253858 Town: Longyearbyen Country : Norway Contract type: Fixed term contract Duration: to 8 at 24 months Contract start date : As soon as possible Work schedules: With a break Salary: according to your experience Experience: experienced Job status: Job category: F&B / Restaurant Accomodation: The company will provide 2 types of accommodation with different ranges of renting price. (...) Read more
The company will provide 2 types of accommodation with different ranges of renting price. Electricity, water and heating are included.
Online since 2025/01/20 This job position is still available for the week of 2025-01-20
SOUGHT SKILLS
Practice of English necessary, one or more foreign languages is a plus | Expert knowledge of beers, spirits, wines and cocktails | Extensive food and wine knowledge and curiosity |
OUR VALUES
WE Inspire, WE Care, WE Empower, WE Explore |
OUR COMPANY OVERVIEW
Take a trip to 78º North and experience the world's northernmost luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, cocktail bar and champagne cellar!
FUNKEN LODGE
Join the brand new Funken Lodge, reopened in February 2018, and get acquainted with the hotel's fascinating history. After an eventful day outdoors, our guests can enjoy the fireplace and a large selection of books in the cozy and calming atmosphere of the hotel´s lobby. Funken Lodge combines Arctic luxury and adventure, and is a home away from home. Welcome!
If the walls could speak, they would probably tell you about countless parties and deep conversations they’ve witnessed. The hotel has undergone a major renovation, and new stories are ready to be told. We offer one of Northern Europe's most impressive wine cellars, hosting some hidden gems for the fine palate.
A HISTORICAL HOTEL
The hotel was originally built as an accommodation and dining area for employees of Store Norske Spitsbergen Coal Company. It was also the company’s official representational building. Its interior and architecture made it Longyearbyen’s grandest construction. The hotel is preserved and decorated using its history. It's well worth walking through the corridors and public areas to look at the historical photographs, old maps and newspaper stories.
The hotel has 88 rooms, including 59 double rooms, 10 twin rooms, 14 single rooms, 4 suites and a handicapp room.
FUNKTIONÆRMESSEN RESTAURANT
On the second floor of Funken Lodge you will find Funktionærmessen Restaurant. Inspired by international cuisine, the restaurant only uses the best ingredients and offers a dining experience like no other in Longyearbyen.
King crab from Finnmark, dry-aged meat and reindeer from the neighborhood are some of the culinary delights. The grill is a key element in the preparation of the dishes, and after tasting the food you will think the chefs have been practicing a little bit of magic in the kitchen. Combined with the stunning panoramic views of the city, the Longyear glacier and the Hiorth mountain, an award-winning dining experience is guaranteed.
Funktionærmessen Restaurant has a renowned history, and the place has always been associated with high quality. It was here that the mining company's functionaries had their meals, enjoying the panoramic views. The restaurant has a new menu and interior, but the history, the view and the good quality remain untouched.
LOUNGE BAR
Welcome to the hotel’s cozy lounge bar and it’s dreamy polar library. Here our guests can take a deep dive into Arctic literature and return to Nansen and Amundsen's time while enjoying a delicious signature drink. Perhaps you'll also get inspiration for your own Arctic adventure?
DET GAMLE NORDPOLET
The Old Wine Monopoly from 1954 has been refurbished, and we now offer unique wine and champagne tastings. In this room, where miners and officials picked up their monthly quota of alcohol, our guests can get a private tasting of our exclusive Champagne selection. Our champagne menu is extensive and includes a wide number of producers and distinctive labels.
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