Business Assistant / team leader （Part-time）

SSA (Sake Sommelier Association) is seeking a candidate who is passionate and motivated with business management and educational matters.

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualities:
A background in restaurant/hotel - particularly as a Sommelier/Head Waiter; or in drinks retail/trading. An interest or professional experience in sake.
- Strong management skills who can also serve as a team leader.
- Passionate and motivated with all educational matters.
- Strong communication skills and experience with writing professionally.
- Seasoned presenting skills. Enthusiastic about communicating with audiences worldwide.
- A strong command of English is essential (spoken & written).
- Comfortable working in a small, tight-knit team. Great time management, particularly for the courses & events.
- Interest in Japanese culture is a benefit

Position Details:
- Work collaboratively with the Educational and Promotional teams to manage the preparation and delivery of SSA activities.
- Assist with business operations and management tasks, with the potential to transition into a training role and help grow our international network.
- The role will require you to be available on some weekends to assist and support the
Education Department, with an aim of moving forward to providing training yourself and developing our international network.
- Further opportunities to advance and be a part of other SSA events, like the Sake Sommelier of the Year or one of our regional Sake Challenges.

Job Types: Part-time *Flexible working hours of approximately 10 hours per week.
Schedule: Weekend availability
Education: A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience: Catering/Drinks Industry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

If you're interested, please send us your English CV and cover letter to us.

Please be aware that only selected candidates will receive interview notifications.
The Sake Sommelier Association (SSA) is a global partnership of talented educators providing and accrediting sake education courses and working toward benefitting the world of sake.
The SSA is the oldest, non-Japanese, organisation offering sake education, and is aimed at providing sake knowledge to a global market. Widely regarded as ‘The’ international authority for sake education, we strive to promote global education, awareness, and appreciation of Japanese sake whilst simultaneously increasing opportunities for students to learn the rich cultural history of sake. Contributing to the global awareness and consumption of Japanese sake, The Sake Sommelier Association is the only organisation offering the coveted Certified Sake Sommelier® qualification.

https://www.sakesommelierassociation.com/