Head Sommelier, FZN by Björn Frantzén

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Head Sommelier for FZN by Björn Frantzén. The role involves curating the wine list, ensuring excellent service, and upselling beverages. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in Michelin-star restaurants and a Level 2 qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. This position offers a competitive tax-free salary in AED along with substantial benefits including health insurance and wellness initiatives.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage privileges

Health insurance (with dental coverage)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Career mobility and internal growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in Michelin starred restaurants.
• Experience in creating and maintaining wine lists.
• International experience in a similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Update the wine list and order wines.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature.
• Recommend wines based on guests' preferences.

Skills

Wine pairing expertise

Upselling skills

Customer service

Education

Level 2 qualification from Wine & Spirit Education Trust

Job description

About the role

As a Head Sommelier in FZN by Björn Frantzén, you will be working closely with the Restaurant General Manager and the Wine 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 Michelin starred restaurants and have worked at this level for at least 3-5 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 Palm 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.