Junior Sommelier x2 (Contemporary Coastal Fine Dining, Dubai)

Radiant Hospitality Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the Middle East seeks an accomplished Head Waiter/Sommelier to support the wine program at a premium restaurant. Responsibilities include cellar management, staff training, and providing wine pairing recommendations. Candidates must have a solid background in upscale dining and hold a WSET Level 2 qualification. This position offers a competitive salary of AED 8,000 per month along with various benefits, including annual flight tickets and medical insurance.

Benefits

AED 8,000/month (tax-free)

Tips and service charge

Duty meal

Annual flight ticket

Medical, life & unemployment insurance

Global staff discount (25-50%)

Qualifications

• Solid waiter/head-waiter background in upscale dining.
• WSET Level 2 (or equivalent) required.
• Confident pairing recommendations and proper service etiquette.
• Excellent command of the English language, additional languages are a plus.
• Professional grooming with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cellar management and stock rotation.
• Provide tableside recommendations alongside senior sommeliers.
• Lead pre-service tastings and wine training for staff.
• Monitor sales mix and guest feedback for list optimization.
• Ensure correct service of Champagne and glassware standards.

Skills

Upscale dining experience

WSET Level 2

Wine pairing recommendations

Fluent English

Grooming and attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Support the wine program of a premium restaurant while building your pathway to Sommelier. Ideal for an accomplished Head Waiter / Waiter with WSET 2 who’s ready to specialise. Join one of the top hospitality companies operating in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cellar management, stock rotation, and by-the-glass program
• Conduct tableside recommendations and pairing support with senior sommeliers
• Lead pre-service tastings and ongoing wine training for FOH teams
• Track sales mix and guest feedback to optimize list curation and margins
• Champion correct service of Champagne, decanting, and glassware standards

Qualifications

• Solid waiter / head-waiter background in upscale dining
• WSET Level 2 (or equivalent) required
• Confident pairing recommendations and service etiquette (decanting, glassware)
• Excellent English; Italian / Russian / Spanish or any other European language an advantage
• Professional grooming; high attention to detail

Compensation & Benefits

• AED 8,000 / month (full tax free package)
• Tips and service charge (where applicable)
• Duty meal provided
• Annual flight ticket
• Medical, life & unemployment insurance
• Global staff discount (25–50%)
• Preferred start: mid-September / October 2025

We appreciate your interest in this vacancy. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only candidates selected to move to the next stage of the recruitment process can be contacted.