Head of Cigars

The Arts Club Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai is seeking a seasoned Cigar Programme Lead to curate and manage our cigar offerings for members and guests. You will oversee the humidor, maintain storage conditions, track stock levels, and ensure premium quality with accurate vintages and pricing.

Responsibilities include sourcing exclusive cigars through strong supplier relationships, delivering expert pairing recommendations, hosting tastings, and training the team to uphold a world-class cigar experience in our lounge.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in a similar role.
• Internationally recognized professional certification.
• Excellent level of English.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Curate and manage the Club's cigar programme with up-to-date vintages, descriptions, and pricing.
• Own humidor management, maintaining storage conditions, stock levels, and quality.
• Build supplier relationships to source premium cigars enhancing member experience.
• Provide expert cigar, wine and spirit pairings, hosting tastings and sharing expertise.
• Assist members with cigar selections while delivering warm, professional service.
• Maintain humidors, displays and lounge areas to Club standards.
• Train the team on cigar knowledge, storage standards, and service excellence.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Time management

English proficiency

Integrity

Education

Professional certification

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Curate and manage the Club s cigar programme ensuring the cigar list is always up to date with accurate vintages descriptions and pricing Take ownership of humidor management maintaining optimal storage conditions stock levels inventory accuracy and product quality at all times Build and maintain strong supplier relationships sourcing premium and exclusive cigars that enhance the member experience Provide expert cigar wine and spirit pairing recommendations creating memorable and personalised experiences for members and guests Act as the Club s cigar ambassador delivering exceptional product knowledge hosting tastings and sharing expertise with both members and the wider team Assist members and guests with cigar selections while consistently delivering warm professional and attentive service Ensure humidors cigar displays and lounge areas are impeccably maintained organised and presented in line with Club standards Train and develop the team on cigar knowledge storage standards and service excellence to uphold a world-class cigar experience

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

3-4 years experience in a similar role Internationally recognized professional certification Excellent level of English Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility Excellent team management communication and listening skills Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality