Sommelier

Five Hotels and Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the vibrant team at a leading luxury hotel as a Sommelier, where you will bring your expertise in wine and exceptional customer service to ensure guests have memorable experiences. With a focus on creativity and ownership, you'll play an integral role in defining haute hospitality standards and developing the beverage program at a prestigious resort in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Sommelier experience in luxury hotels in the UAE.
• Sophisticated knowledge of wines, regions, and wine-making techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares curated Mise-en-Place for beverage services.
• Supervises beverage service with attention to detail.
• Collaborates with culinary teams for food and wine pairings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Satisfaction

Education

Sommelier Certification

Tools

Opera

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge
with The World s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels
and Resorts is Redefining FIVE-Star Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard
across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to
Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent
Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and
Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a
Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and
You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A Can-Do! Attitude
Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly
Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to
Seamlessly Connect with other FIVERs and key Stakeholders, ensuring that
Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Food and Beverage Team as a Sommelier will Empower
you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle
Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment
that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years of Sommelier
  experience in a Luxury Hotel environment in the UAE.
  
• The ability to Recommend
  Appropriate Wine Pairings to complement the flavours of various Masterpieces on
  the Menu.
  
• Sophisticated Knowledge of
  wines, regions, grape varieties and wine-making techniques, taking every
  opportunity to educate both Guests and Fellow FIVERs .
  
• Computer literacy, with a
  mastery of Word, Excel, and Outlook, while possessing an exceptional knowledge
  of Hotel PMS, specifically Opera.
  
• An energetic
  Conversationalist, engaging Guests with lively discussions.
  
• A strong understanding of
  Industry Regulations is beneficial.
  
• A Proactive Nature, coupled
  with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensuring every aspect of the Operation is
  curated to perfection.
  
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written
  skills to engage effectively with guests, FIVE Tribe Members, and stakeholders.
  
• Next-Level Organisational and
  Supervisory skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New
  Heights.
  
• Creative solutions and takes ownership
  of all duties and tasks assigned, while ensuring an unparalleled Journey at
  FIVE.
  
• Exceptional skills in Improving
  Customer Satisfaction and Driving Profitability, showcasing a commitment to
  Industry-Leading Standards.
  
• FIVE-Styled
  Visionary thinking by finding
  creative solutions, while taking Ownership for all duties and tasks assigned.
  
• Impeccable communication
  skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English. Additional languages
  are a Plus.
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled
  by a Can-Do! Spirit.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares curated
  Mise-en-Place for each Beverage Service, showcasing premium, 'FIVE-Styled'
  selections.
  
• Supervises the Beverage
  Service with sensational Attention to Detail, ensuring a First-in-Class
  experience for every Guest.
  
• Collaborates with the
  Culinary Team to craft unforgettable Food and Wine Pairings for regular
  menu updates.
  
• Coordinates with esteemed
  Wine Purveyors to stay abreast of Wine Trends, resulting in an
  award-winning selection.
  
• Maintains an
  industry-leading Wine List, updating it regularly to exceed Guest
  expectations.
  
• Spearheads Special
  Projects to elevate FIVE's position as a boundary-breaking Market Leader
  in the Beverage Industry.
  
• Actively participates in
  daily and monthly Food and Beverage Meetings, Contributing to the
  disruptive 'Vibe at FIVE.'
  
• Conducts one-on-one Sommelier
  Meetings to set and monitor Bold Targets and Achievements.
  
• Creates an ambitious Budget
  Plan, meticulously recording and monitoring sales and costs records.
  
• Develops and delivers FIVE-Star
  'FIVER' Training Programmes, enhancing the FIVE Tribe's knowledge and
  expertise.
  
• Ensures Strict Compliance
  with all Licensing Laws, Setting the Gold Standard of Professionalism and Integrity.
  
• Regularly inspects the Quality
  of opened wine in all Food and Beverage Concepts, ensuring FIVE's
  sensational Reputation is always Upheld.
  
• Maintains and handles
  Beverage Service equipment with stunning Precision.
  
• Implements a visionary Stock
  Control System, ensuring the proper use, storage, and cleaning of all
  equipment.
  

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