Head Sommelier – Lebanese Luxury Wine Program Lead

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in Dirhams (AED)

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Head Sommelier – Lebanese to lead the beverage team on property. The role requires 3–5 years of sommelier experience in luxury hospitality, with strong knowledge of global wine regions and service standards.

Fluency in English is essential; certification such as CMS or WSET is strongly preferred. The position emphasizes leadership, staff development, and wine program growth in a premium resort setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years sommelier experience in luxury hotel, fine-dining or integrated resort environment.
• Certified Sommelier qualification strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages and food pairing.
• Experience in wine list development, cellar management and inventory control.
• Strong leadership and guest service skills; able to train staff.

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 employees, members, guests, and partners.
• Collaborate with Administrative Wine Team and Membership Team to support projects and wine sales initiatives.
• Oversee wine list development, team knowledge, and luxury service standards and safety requirements.
• Provide expert wine recommendations and personalized experiences for members and guests.
• Plan and lead wine tastings, seminars, trainings, and pre-shift briefings.
• Develop wine expertise and support operational excellence; assume additional leadership duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Team development

Wine knowledge

Communication

Education

Court of Master Sommeliers / WSET

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Head Sommelier – Lebanese to lead the beverage team on property. The role requires 3–5 years of sommelier experience in luxury hospitality, with strong knowledge of global wine regions and service standards.

Fluency in English is essential; certification such as CMS or WSET is strongly preferred. The position emphasizes leadership, staff development, and wine program growth in a premium resort setting.