Head Sommelier - IndoPersian Restaurant

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in AED

Leave policy

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks an accomplished Head Sommelier for its IndoPersian restaurant to lead the wine program and deliver luxury service within the resort.

Responsibilities include wine list development, staff training, tastings, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences while upholding Wynn standards and safety.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years sommelier experience, a certified sommelier credential, fluent English, and flexibility for varied schedules in the UAE.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of sommelier experience in luxury hospitality.
• Certified Sommelier qualification strongly preferred.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and guest service.
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions and pairing principles.
• Experience in wine list development and cellar management.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

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 guests and partners.
• Collaborate with Administrative Wine Team and Membership Team on 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Education

Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET, or equivalent)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking aHead Sommelier – IndoPersian Restaurant to join the resorts Food & Beverageteam.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• 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.

About You

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

• Minimum age of 21 years is 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.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.