Fine-Dining Sommelier & Beverage Educator

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced Wine Service Specialist for our luxury dining venues. You will greet guests, present the wine list, manage pours, and collaborate with kitchen and service teams to deliver flawless experiences.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of wine service in fine dining, a basic sommelier cert (WSET2 or equivalent), strong English, POS familiarity, and the ability to lead wine-related trainings and inventory controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 due to regulatory standards and alcohol service laws.
• 1–2 years of experience in wine service within a fine-dining or luxury hospitality setting.
• Basic sommelier certification (e.g., WSET Level 2 or equivalent) is preferred.
• Ability to assist in wine list presentation, inventory control, and cellar maintenance.
• Skilled in wine presentation, pouring techniques, and guest engagement.
• Familiarity with POS systems and handling cash or card transactions.
• Knowledge of beverage requisition, receiving, transfer, and inventory control systems is preferred.
• Good understanding of hygiene, food safety, sanitation, allergen awareness, and responsible beverage service standards.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is an asset.
• Flexible with work schedules and able to work in shifts based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests in a positive friendly manner with eye contact and intention.
• Communicate guests needs to co-workers kitchen staff and management.
• Actively participate in and contribute to pre-shift meetings.
• Possess complete knowledge of all food menu items specifications and allergy information.
• Demonstrate mastery in understanding and communicating the wine list beer list and cocktail offerings.
• Form grow and maintain relationships with guests to encourage repeat business.
• Consistently follow the sequence of service using all procedures standardized by room management.
• Participate in regular beverage inventory checks including wine spirits beers mixers glassware and related service supplies.
• Update inventory locations and bin labels whenever wines are moved.
• Eliminate waste by monitoring pour levels and ensuring proper storage practices.
• Set up and train employees on wine service beverage knowledge and presentation.
• Periodically lead and host wine and beverage-related classes.

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an experienced Wine Service Specialist for our luxury dining venues. You will greet guests, present the wine list, manage pours, and collaborate with kitchen and service teams to deliver flawless experiences.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of wine service in fine dining, a basic sommelier cert (WSET2 or equivalent), strong English, POS familiarity, and the ability to lead wine-related trainings and inventory controls.