Junior Sommelier - Luxury Wine & Service Specialist

Dubai Holding LLC; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts on food, beverage,

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Company-provided shared accommodation

Healthcare and life insurance

Paid annual leave

Flight allowance

Job summary

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in the United Arab Emirates invites a Junior Sommelier to join the Shimmers team. You will monitor wine stock, assist service with wine recommendations, and maintain mise en place to ensure flawless wine service in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a similar role within a 5-star property or branded restaurant, is English proficient, and holds a WSET certification. Knowledge of Micros, SevenRooms, and MS Office is required.

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 (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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Wine knowledge

English language

MS Office

SevenRooms

Micros

Education

WSET certification

Tools

MS Office

Micros

SevenRooms

Job description

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam in the United Arab Emirates invites a Junior Sommelier to join the Shimmers team. You will monitor wine stock, assist service with wine recommendations, and maintain mise en place to ensure flawless wine service in a luxury setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in a similar role within a 5-star property or branded restaurant, is English proficient, and holds a WSET certification. Knowledge of Micros, SevenRooms, and MS Office is required.