Sommelier Carbone - Atlantis The Royal

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & Beverage privileges

Discounted rates at Kerzner properties

Health insurance (dental)

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Incentive program

Wellbeing and social initiatives

Job summary

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Sommelier for Carbone to update the wine list, place orders, and rotate stock. You will pair wines with authentic dishes and advise guests on selections, ensuring correct temperatures and glassware while spotting upsell opportunities.

A luxury dining background with 2+ years in the role and WSET Level 2 is preferred; international experience is a plus in Italian fine dining venues.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in luxury restaurants or hotels.
• Experience in wine list preparation and wine stock management.
• Ability to advise guests on wine pairings and upsell beverages.

Responsibilities

• Update the wine list and rotate stock with the Bar Manager and Wine Manager.
• Place wine orders and maintain optimal wine stock levels.
• Make wine recommendations to pair with authentic dishes and ensure correct serving temperature and glassware.

Skills

Guest service

Wine knowledge

Upselling

Team collaboration

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

Job Description:

A part of Kerzner International, a global leader in luxury hospitality, Atlantis The Royal is the most ultra-luxury experiential resort in the world.

Crafted by the world’s leading designers, architects, and artists, it is a destination where everything has been designed to challenge the boundaries of imagination. Located on the crescent of the Palm Island, it features 760 Rooms, Suites, and Signature Penthouses with panoramic sea and skyline views. Guests experience impeccable service, Michelin-starred and celebrity chef dining, immersive wellness, and unforgettable moments at every turn.

Behind this extraordinary destination are over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities. Together, we foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where talent is nurtured, wellbeing is prioritized, and careers truly thrive.

About The Role

As a Sommelier at Carbone, you will be working closely with the Bar Manager and Wine Manager in updating the wine list, ordering wines, and rotating wine stock. You will have the opportunity to part of an exceptional Food and Beverage Team, using your excellent knowledge of wine pairing to make wine suggestions to pair with our authentic dishes. In addition to this you will also be attentive to our guests, recommending wines based on their preferences. You will also ensure wines are served at the right temperature and with the perfect glassware, you will have a natural flair for recognising opportunities to upsell any beverage creating an amazing guest experience.

About You

Ideally, we’d like you to have a solid background in luxury restaurant or hotels, having worked at this level for at least 2 years with a level 2 qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). International experience in a similar role would also be a plus especially in Italian fine dining venues. Ideally you will have experience preparing wine lists, maintaining wine stock and training staff.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.