Sommelier

Eatx Facilities Management LLC; Dubai; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Dubai is seeking a skilled Sommelier to enhance their wine program. This role involves managing wine selections, training staff, and ensuring exceptional guest service. Ideal candidates will have certification, extensive wine knowledge, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• Certified Sommelier with extensive experience in wine service.
• In-depth knowledge of wine regions and pairing principles.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in curating and updating the wine list.
• Provide expert wine recommendations to enhance dining experience.
• Train junior sommeliers and restaurant staff.

Skills

Customer Service

Wine Knowledge

Training Ability

Inventory Management

Communication

Education

Certified Sommelier (Level 2 or higher)

Job description

Any European National, Any Anglophone National, Any Nationality

Female

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Overview:

The Sommelier is responsible for assisting in the management of the restaurant's wine program, ensuring the highest standards of wine service, and enhancing the dining experience through expert wine recommendations. This role involves supporting the Head Sommelier in curating the wine list, training junior staff, and maintaining inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Wine Program Support:

o Assist in curating and updating the wine list to ensure it complements the restaurant’s menu and concept.

o Participate in sourcing and purchasing wines, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers.

o Help manage the proper storage, rotation, and inventory of the wine cellar.

- Guest Service:

o Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings to enhance the dining experience.

o Engage with guests to share knowledge about wines and answer any questions they may have.

o Conduct wine tastings and events to promote the wine program and educate guests.

- Staff Training:

o Support the training and mentoring of junior sommeliers and restaurant staff on wine knowledge, service techniques, and sales skills.

o Develop training materials and conduct regular wine education sessions for the team.

o Ensure that all staff adhere to proper wine service standards and procedures.

- Sales and Marketing:

o Assist in developing strategies to increase wine sales and promote high-margin selections.

o Collaborate with the marketing team to create promotions, wine dinners, and special events.

o Analyze sales data and trends to optimize the wine program and inventory levels.

- Operational Duties:

o Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, including proper storage and handling of wines.

o Help manage the wine inventory system, including accurate record-keeping and reporting.

o Work closely with the kitchen and service team to ensure seamless coordination and execution of wine service.

- Additional Responsibilities:

o Stay updated on industry trends, new products, and emerging wine regions.

o Represent the restaurant at industry events, tastings, and competitions as needed.

o Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Sommelier or management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Requirements and Skills

o Certified Sommelier (Level 2 or higher) from a recognized organization (e.g., Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET).

o Extensive experience in wine service, preferably in a fine dining or high-end restaurant environment.

o In-depth knowledge of wine regions, varietals, and pairing principles.

o Excellent customer service and communication skills.

o Strong leadership and training abilities.

o Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

o Proficiency in inventory management and POS systems.

o Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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Eatx Facilities Management LLC

EATX is a hospitality group that is driven to create concepts of the future with climate, culture and community at the core. Determined to become the UAE’s leading restaurateurs and one of the few homegrown hospitality companies to launch internationally, EATX’s mission is to empower young talent and inspire the future of culinary entrepreneurship.EATX represents a mindset of infinite possibilities that will catapult us into a new era and provide the hospitality industry in the UAE with what it craves: passion, edge, food innovation and personality.We will strive to inspire and reshape the food culture wherever we go.Founding the company with the groundbreaking launch of Tom & Serg in 2013, Founder Tom Arnel and his team raised the bar and set the scene for a casual dining revolution in Dubai. Tom & Serg was a statement. It wasn’t about the biggest designs, the fanciest branding or the most intricate fit-out. It was about creating something that had its own unique identity and something that was far away from the glitz and glamour of Dubai.A casual cafe with great coffee, great food and a great atmosphere, all packaged up in an Al Quoz warehouse. Fast forward 10 years and EATX is now home to some of Dubai’s most loved brands which are integrated to the daily routine of the Dubai community. Staying true to the goal of being pioneers in culinary entrepreneurship EATX shows no sign of slowing down, with 4 new venues opened in 2023 including the groups greatest ever project The Guild; a premium dining concept in DIFC unlike anything the city has ever seen.From urban cafes, bars with a twist of nostalgia, laid-back family-friend beach clubs and ‘world first’ restaurants; EATX is set for growth with its unique well positioned brands that you won’t find anywhere else.