Lead Sommelier Supervisor - Luxury Dining & Wine

Harri; Dubai; On-site; AED 301,000 - 413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Compensation: Competitive salary

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai seeks a Sommelier Supervisor to support the Head Sommelier in delivering an exceptional wine experience for members and guests. You will supervise daily wine service operations, guide the sommelier team, and uphold our standards of excellence and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include leading wine sales, managing stock and corked wines, updating the wine list, and collaborating with other departments on marketing strategy while keeping costs in check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant.
• Internationally recognized professional certification.
• Excellent level of English, written and spoken.
• Ability to recommend food and wine pairings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Be a self-motivator and ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support with wine sales and revenue for the beverages operation, motivating the team.
• Control and manage stock, orders, listings, par levels and wastages.
• Review sales to ensure stock rotation and profitability within targets.
• Keep wine list up to date with correct vintages.
• Handle requests and complaints regarding wine and take action.
• Monitor glassware to keep stock in good condition.
• Assist with planning the restaurant's wine marketing strategy with other departments.
• Contribute to minimizing operating costs through efficient resource use.

Skills

English proficiency

Team management

Time management

Wine pairing

Self-motivation

Integrity

Education

Internationally recognized certification

Job description

The Arts Club Dubai seeks a Sommelier Supervisor to support the Head Sommelier in delivering an exceptional wine experience for members and guests. You will supervise daily wine service operations, guide the sommelier team, and uphold our standards of excellence and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include leading wine sales, managing stock and corked wines, updating the wine list, and collaborating with other departments on marketing strategy while keeping costs in check.