Junior Sommelier - Rialto - 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 provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Junior Sommelier to join the Iliana team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The role involves ensuring wine quality, managing orders, performing inventories, and enhancing guest experiences during service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in fine dining or luxury hospitality, proficiency in English and another language, and must possess WSET certification. This position offers a dynamic work environment in a prestigious hotel.

Qualifications

• A few years of experience in the same role with a strong F&B background.
• Proficient in English and a second language, preferably European.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure wines are tasted and in pristine condition before serving.
• Control and monitor wine orders and stock.
• Prepare mise en place and follow cleanliness schedules.
• Build rapport during service and manage order refills.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Customer relations

Teamwork

Inventory management

Education

WSET certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Micros

Sevenrooms

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Jumeriah & The Hotel

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 30 properties across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. 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.

Designed as a destination in its own right, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab sets a new standard in global hospitality. Featuring an avant‑garde design by architect Shaun Killa, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab includes a hotel with 387 rooms and suites, 82 luxury residences, an 82‑berth superyacht marina by D‑Marin and The Fore, where four restaurants join together to bring guests the best dishes from around the world.

Explore new worlds of wellness, gastronomy and mixology. Spacious rooms and residences all come with outdoor terraces and floor‑to‑ceiling windows designed to maximise their shimmering views across the Arabian Gulf. Landscaped grounds conceal five pools that cater to the needs of every visitor, from families to spa seekers. Wellness is redefined with three floors of spa space, where there are dedicated women only spaces and where treatment rooms segue to private terraces and the ocean beyond. Meanwhile, the look and feel of the 10 restaurants and 9 bars are inspired by destinations across the world and designed to appeal to a well‑traveller’s clientele.

Guests are invited to spend precious time with family and friends, celebrate or simply enjoy the quiet luxury of time by the water.

About The Job

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

• Ensure all wines are tasted and in pristine condition before serving to guests and maintain wine chillers at the correct temperature.
• Control and monitor wine orders, stock, par levels, and ensure proper stock rotation to minimise wastage and spoilage.
• Carry out inventories, maintain temperature records, and explain any variances.
• Prepare mise and place well in advance and follow checklists and cleaning schedules to ensure readiness and cleanliness.
• Attending to all tables during service, refilling and taking fresh orders, and building rapport with teams to enhance teamwork and smooth operations.
• Communicate any required changes for outlet wine lists and standards with outlet managers/Beverage Manager and send updates on availability.

About You

• A few years of experience in the same role with a strong F&B background in a 5‑star luxury property or a fine‑dining standalone/branded restaurant.
• Proficient in English and a second language (European language is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Micros, and Sevenrooms.
• Expert in Wine, WSET certification is a must.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment.

About The Benefits

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