Junior Sommelier - F&B Service - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Jumeirah Group - Other locations; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality brand is seeking a Junior Sommelier for its F&B team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The role involves managing wine stock, recommending wines to guests, maintaining wine cabinets, and participating in team training. Ideal candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in a luxury setting, be proficient in English and a second language, and possess WSET certification. Attractive tax-free salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Health care package

Accommodation

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or restaurant.
• Proficient in English and a second language (preferably Russian or other European languages).
• Experience in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage wine stock effectively.
• Support service by making wine recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of wine cabinets.
• Communicate wine availability and suggest changes.
• Participate in briefings and team training.

Skills

Wine Expertise

Customer Service

Multilingual Proficiency

Microsoft Office

Micros Knowledge

Sevenrooms Knowledge

Education

WSET Certification

Job description

About Jumeirah:

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 31 properties, including 33 signature F&B restaurants, across the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s most exclusive private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab is the city’s newest luxury lifestyle destination featuring a resort, exclusive residences, an 82-berth superyacht marina, a state‑of‑the‑art spa and fitness centre and a wide range of curated dining experiences. With its avant‑garde superyacht inspired design, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab completes the nautical trilogy alongside the wave‑shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the iconic sail‑inspired Jumeirah Burj Al Arab.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sommelier to join the F&B Service team in Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Monitor and manage wine stock, ensure proper rotation, storage, and minimize wastage from opened bottles.
• Support service by recommending wines, refilling glasses, and taking new orders during service.
• Prepare mise en place, keep wine cabinets clean and organized, and label open bottles correctly.
• Communicate wine availability updates and suggest changes to wine lists when needed.
• Participate in daily briefings, share feedback, and assist the team when required. Join training sessions, tastings, and contribute to team wine knowledge.
• Assist in inventories, report variances, and complete assigned tasks on time. Maintain wine chillers at correct temperatures and record them accurately.

About You

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

• One or two years of experience in the same role with a strong F&B background in a 5-star luxury property or a standalone/branded restaurant.
• Proficient in English and a second language (Russian or European languages are desirable).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Micros, and Sevenrooms.
• Expert in Wine, WSET certification required.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

About the Benefits

UAE GRADES O1 – O4

We offer an attractive tax‑free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.