Junior Sommelier

Shangri-La; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in luxury hospitality is seeking a passionate Junior Sommelier to join their Bord Eau Restaurant team. This role involves recommending and serving exquisite wines, curating special dining events, and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food and beverage, particularly in fine dining, with a flair for organization and presentation. Join a team that values excellence and offers a vibrant work environment, where your contributions will enhance the dining experience for guests. If you are a self-starter with a love for wine and hospitality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining.
• Fluent in English with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend, take orders, and serve wines and beverages.
• Manage wine lists and maintain accurate sales records.
• Assist in organizing wine dinner events and theme nights.

Skills

Wine Knowledge

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

College Degree in Food & Beverage or Hospitality Management

Wine Certification (WSET, ISG, Court of Master Sommelier, ASI)

Job description

Junior Sommelier (Bord Eau Restaurant)

Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

We have a great opportunity for a talented Junior Sommelier to join our Bord Eau Restaurant team. The successful applicant will have a love for food and a passion for organisation and presentation; they will assist in the smooth day-to-day running of the department. Bord Eau is a classical French cuisine elevated by the very best produce. Artfully plated dishes paired with the finest wines promise a meal to remember at this Louis XIII décor inspired restaurant.

What are we looking for?

• Responsible for recommending, taking orders, selling, and serving wines and other beverages.
• Responsible for recommending food and beverage pairings to ensure and enhance guest satisfaction.
• Assist in arranging wine dinner events including contract preparation, wine sales proposal and menu wine pairing.
• Manage and update wine lists, maintaining accurate wine sales records and control stock levels for the restaurant.
• Curate special dinners, theme nights and provide high standards and professional services in meeting guests' expectations.
• Organize, stock, wine orders and par level inventory.
• Co-leads, trains and promotes the service experience including the beverage knowledge.
• Helps to drive beverage revenue in the restaurant and maintain the beverage costs within the budget.
• Review and analyse sales to ensure stock rotation and profitability remains within targets.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality / customer service.
• Lives and breathes the Shangri-La Values.

What will you do?

• Preferably a college graduate with experience in Food & Beverage, Wine Study or Hospitality Management.
• Preferably with minimum 3 years relevant experience, preferably in fine dining restaurants or 5-star hotels.
• International Knowledge on various wines and spirits. Preferably with Wine certification (WSET, ISG, Court of Master Sommelier or ASI).
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Has good organizational and coordination skills.
• Outgoing and people-oriented.
• Motivator, self-starter, and a team-builder.
• Displays initiative and commitment to professional values.
• Interact with clients and understand their needs.
• Empathetically listen to client queries / complaints and work with colleagues / Service Manager to find solutions.

Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi

The hotel comprises 213 luxurious guestrooms and suites and 6 four-bedroom villas with private pools, all furnished to the highest standards in a modern Arabic style. To meet the needs of long-staying guests, the hotel offers 161 fully-furnished spacious serviced apartments ranging from studios to four-bedroom units. The hotel is located within the acclaimed Qaryat Al Beri complex, on a one-kilometre stretch of private beach overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland. The hotel is conveniently located next to a souk, offering a variety of shops under one roof. It is only a ten-minute drive from the city's international airport, five minutes from the golf course and the Convention Centre, and 15 minutes from the Corniche and the city centre.