Junior Sommelier - Casea 101

One&Only Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

One&Only The Palm in Dubai is seeking a Junior Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team. You will support the wine program by assisting with wine service, guiding guests with selections, and ensuring a smooth, memorable dining experience.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in upscale five-star hotel/resort settings, with Michelin-star restaurant experience and strong wine knowledge. Excellent English is required, with multilingual abilities considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in upscale 5* hotel/resort environment.
• Experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant with strong wine knowledge.
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recommending and serving wines based on guest preferences.
• Present, open, and pour wine professionally following service standards.
• Support guests in wine pairings with menu items.
• Provide information about wine regions, varietals, vintages, and flavor profiles.
• Maintain and update the wine list in collaboration with the Head Sommelier.
• Assist with wine education sessions for staff and guests.
• Receive, organize, and store wine bottles; ensure FIFO labeling and proper handling.
• Promote premium wines, vintages, and wine-by-the-glass selections.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.
Glistening on a private apex of Palm Island, One&Only The Palm is an intimate beach-front retreat where the wonders of modern Dubai meet the charms of old Arabia. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.
With stunning resorts located across the globe and exciting expansion planned, Kerzner International currently has a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Sommelier to join the Food & Beverage team at One&Only The Palm Resort in Dubai.
With the global growth of our brands, you will play a key role in the Resort’s success. As a Junior Sommelier, you will support the wine program by assisting with wine service, guiding guests with selections, and ensuring a smooth and memorable dining experience. You will help maintain the wine cellar, manage inventory, and uphold our company’s core values while contributing to daily restaurant operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in recommending and serving wines based on guest preferences.
• Present, open, and pour wine professionally following proper service standards.
• Support guests in pairing wine selections with menu items.
• Provide accurate information about wine regions, varietals, vintages, and flavor profiles.
• Enhance guest satisfaction by delivering warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service.
• Assist the Head Sommelier in maintaining and updating the wine list.
• Help promote premium wines, special vintages, and wine‑by‑the‑glass selections.
• Stay informed about new products, seasonal offerings, and industry trends.
• Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing wine bottles properly.
• Ensure correct labeling, rotation (FIFO), and handling of wine.
• Conduct stock‑taking and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Report low‑stock items or discrepancies promptly.
• Work closely with the service team to ensure smooth coordination between wine service and food service.
• Assist in training servers on basic wine knowledge and service etiquette.
• Support restaurant operations during peak service times as needed.
• Assist with wine‑pairing dinners, tastings, and special events.
• Participate in wine education sessions offered by suppliers or internal trainers.

Suitable candidate should have a minimum of 2-year experience in the same in an upscale 5* hotel/resort environment capacity and have worked in a Michelin star rated restaurant with strong wine knowledge. Should have excellent management and interpersonal skills and be able to build strong relationships with high profile and diverse clientele. Should be a dynamic team player and able to provide the highest standard of service to our guests. Excellent spoken and written English is required, and additional language will be highly regarded in this role.
At One&Only creating JOY is at the forefront of everything we do. If you are the one to make every detail count and are bold to go beyond the obvious in every task assigned with positive energy & have the passion to make it happen, then we are looking for you.
We Thank You for your interest at Kerzner –One&Only Resorts. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.