Head Sommelier - Luxury Chinese Wine Program Leader

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Head Sommelier Chinese to lead the resort's wine program and elevate luxury service across the sommelier team. You will act as a Wynn brand ambassador, building strong relationships with guests, members, staff, and partners.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of sommelier experience in luxury settings, certified sommelier qualifications, deep knowledge of global wine regions, and proven skills in wine list development, cellar management, and

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 years for alcohol service regulations.
• 3-5 years sommelier experience in luxury hotel, fine dining or integrated resort.
• Certified Sommelier qualification strongly preferred (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of global wine regions, varietals, vintages, food pairing principles, and wine service techniques.
• Experience in wine list development, cellar management, inventory control, and stock maintenance.
• Strong leadership, communication, guest service, and team development skills.
• Fluent in English, proficient in POS systems, and flexible to varying schedules.

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, guests and business partners.
• Collaborate with Administrative Wine Team and Membership Team to support projects, wine sales initiatives and business growth.
• 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.
• Continuously develop wine expertise, support operational excellence and undertake additional leadership duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Guest service

Team development

Wine knowledge

Wine service

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Head Sommelier Chinese to lead the resort's wine program and elevate luxury service across the sommelier team. You will act as a Wynn brand ambassador, building strong relationships with guests, members, staff, and partners.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of sommelier experience in luxury settings, certified sommelier qualifications, deep knowledge of global wine regions, and proven skills in wine list development, cellar management, and