Head Sommelier - IndoPersian

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Head Sommelier IndoPersian to lead our luxury wine program and elevate service across the resort’s Beverage team.

You will guide wine list development, cellar management and staff training while acting as a brand ambassador for Wynn with guests, employees, and partners. Fluent English and extensive wine knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years sommelier experience in luxury hotel, fine dining or integrated resort environment.
• Certified Sommelier qualification (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, food pairings and service techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and uphold Wynn Al Marjan Island values, wine program standards and service excellence across the sommelier team.
• Act as a Wynn brand ambassador building relationships with staff, guests and business partners.
• Collaborate with Administrative Wine Team and Membership Team to support projects, wine sales and growth initiatives.
• Oversee wine list development, cellar management, inventory control and stock levels.
• Provide expert wine recommendations and personalized experiences for members and guests.
• Plan and lead wine tastings, seminars, team trainings and pre-shift briefings to boost engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Training & mentoring

English fluency

POS proficiency

Education

Certified Sommelier

Hospitality degree (optional)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

About the Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Head Sommelier IndoPersian to join the resorts Beverage team

Responsibilities

• Lead and uphold Wynn Al Marjan Island values wine program standards and service excellence across the sommelier team
• Act as a Wynn brand ambassador building positive relationships with employees members guests and business partners
• Collaborate with the Administrative Wine Team and Membership Team to support projects wine sales initiatives and business growth opportunities
• Oversee wine list development team knowledge and adherence to luxury wine service standards and safety requirements
• Provide expert wine recommendations and personalized experiences tailored to members and guests preferences
• Plan and lead wine tastings educational seminars team training sessions and pre-shift briefings to enhance engagement and knowledge
• Continuously develop wine expertise support operational excellence and perform additional leadership responsibilities as required

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum age of 21 years in accordance with alcohol service regulations and licensing requirements.
• 3-5 years of sommelier experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or integrated resort environment.
• Certified Sommelier qualification (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, food pairing principles, and wine service techniques.
• Proven experience in wine list development, cellar management, inventory control, and maintaining stock levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, guest service, and team development skills, with experience training and mentoring staff.
• Fluent in English, proficient in POS systems, flexible to work varying schedules, and passionate about wine and hospitality.