Assistant Sommelier

KERZNER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 100.000 - 167.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kerzner International Limited, One & Only The Palm Resort in Dubai, invites an Assistant Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team. You will support the wine program by assisting with wine service, guiding guests with selections, and ensuring a memorable dining experience.

You will help maintain the wine cellar, manage inventory, and collaborate with the service team to coordinate wine and food service while delivering warm, knowledgeable hospitality to our diverse guests.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years experience in upscale hotel/resort environments.
• Strong knowledge of wines, regions, varietals and vintages.
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional European language is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Assist in recommending and serving wines based on guest preferences.
• Present, open, and pour wine professionally following service standards.
• Support guests in wine pairings with menu items.
• Provide accurate information about wine regions, varietals, vintages and flavor profiles.
• Maintain wine cellar and inventory; ensure FIFO and correct labeling.

Kenntnisse

Wine service

Wine knowledge

Inventory management

Guest relations

English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Sommelier to join the Food & Beverage team at One & Only The Palm Resort in Dubai. With the global growth of our brands you will play a key role in the Resort's success. As an Assistant Sommelier you will support the wine program by assisting with wine service, guiding guests with selections, and ensuring a smooth and memorable dining experience. You will help maintain the wine cellar, manage inventory, and uphold our company's core values while contributing to daily restaurant operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in recommending and serving wines based on guest preferences
• Present, open, and pour wine professionally following proper service standards
• Support guests in pairing wine selections with menu items
• Provide accurate information about wine regions, varietals, vintages, and flavor profiles
• Enhance guest satisfaction by delivering warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service
• Assist the Head Sommelier in maintaining and updating the wine list
• Help promote premium wines, special vintages, and wine by the glass selections
• Stay informed about new products, seasonal offerings, and industry trends
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing wine bottles properly
• Ensure correct labeling, rotation (FIFO), and handling of wine
• Conduct stock taking and maintain accurate inventory records
• Report low stock items or discrepancies promptlyWork closely with the service team to ensure smooth coordination between wine service and food service
• Assist in training servers on basic wine knowledge and service etiquette
• Support restaurant operations during peak service times as needed
• Assist with wine pairing dinners, tastings, and special events
• Participate in wine education sessions offered by suppliers or internal trainers

Suitable candidate

Should have a minimum of 2-year experience in the same in an upscale 5* hotel/resort environment capacity and have worked in a Michelin star rated restaurant with strong wine knowledge. Should have excellent management and interpersonal skills and be able to build strong relationships with high profile and diverse clientele. Should be a dynamic team player and able to provide the highest standard of service to our guests. Excellent spoken and written English is required, and additional European language will be highly regarded in this role.