Head Sommelier, Carbone - Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier luxury resort in Dubai is seeking a Head Sommelier to lead the wine service and develop the wine list. This role requires a minimum of 2 years experience in a luxury setting, knowledge of wine pairing, and the ability to enhance guest experiences through exceptional wine recommendations. The resort offers a competitive, tax-free salary and a range of benefits including health insurance, generous food and beverage privileges, and extensive training opportunities. Ideal candidates will thrive in a diverse and vibrant culture.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous food and beverage privileges

Annual flights home

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Solid background in luxury restaurant or hotel service.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in preparing wine lists and maintaining wine stock.

Responsibilities

• Update the wine list, order wines, and rotate stock.
• Make wine suggestions that pair well with dishes.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature.

Skills

Wine pairing expertise

Upselling techniques

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Job description

Head Sommelier, Carbone - Atlantis The Royal

(17850)

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis The Royal is the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world.

Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects, and artists, it is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Located on the crescent of the Palm Island, it features 760 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Penthouses with panoramic sea and skyline views. Guests experience impeccable service, Michelin-starred and celebrity chef dining, immersive wellness, and unforgettable moments at every turn.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritized, and careers truly thrive.

About the role

As a Head Sommelier, at Milos you will be working closely with the Restaurant Manager in updating the wine list, ordering wines, and rotating wine stock.

You will have the opportunity to be part of an exceptional Food and Beverage Team, using your excellent knowledge of wine pairing to make wine suggestions to pair with our authentic dishes. In addition to this you will also be attentive to our guests, recommending wines based on their preferences. You will also ensure wines are served at the right temperature and with the perfect glassware, you will have a natural flair for recognising opportunities to upsell any beverage creating an amazing guest experience.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in luxury restaurant or hotels, having worked at this level for at least 2 years with a level 2 qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. International experience in a similar role would be preferred. Ideally you will have experience preparing wine lists, maintaining wine stock and training staff demonstrating your expertise.

Atlantis, The Royal offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.