Sommelier - Dubai (Must be willing to relocate)

Sunset Hospitality Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global lifestyle hospitality leader in Dubai is seeking a motivated Sommelier to enhance our diverse beverage experience. The ideal candidate should have extensive wine knowledge and customer service experience, capable of creating memorable dining experiences through expert wine pairings. This role offers a generous tax-free salary, high tips, employee discounts, and clear career progression in a dynamic international environment.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

High tips

Exclusive employee discounts

Annual flight tickets

Medical insurance

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Certification as a Sommelier or a related degree is beneficial.
• Previous experience in fine dining required.
• Extensive knowledge of wines and regions needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with wine selections in a thoughtful manner.
• Ensure wines are served at the correct temperature.
• Train FOH team members on available wines.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Communication in English

Education

Certification as a Sommelier or a Degree in Hospitality

Job description

Empresas : Sunset Hospitality Group

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a global leader in lifestyle hospitality, with over 89 venues in 26 countries. From award-winning restaurants and beach clubs to hotels and nightlife destinations, we create vibrant, high-energy experiences that bring people together. At SHG, youll be part of a fast-growing, international team that values creativity, excellence, and career growth all within a dynamic, supportive environment. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sommelier to join our Lifestyle dining division for our seasonal hiring. As a Sommelier, you will assist in curating an exceptional beverage experience for our guests, focusing on our diverse wine and sake selections. The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for wine, a flair for customer service, international experience and the ability to create memorable dining experiences through expert wine pairings. Principal Accountabilities : - Assisting the Sommelier Team in all tasks - Assists guests with wine selections in a helpful, thoughtful, and gracious manner. - Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware - Informing guests on the variety of wines available. - Store open bottles properly to maintain taste - Training FOH team members on available wines in the absence of Assistant Head Sommelier or Head Sommelier. - Complying with health and safety regulations. - Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assigned. Benefits : - Enjoy a generous tax-free salary, allowing for greater savings and a higher standard of living in one of the worlds most dynamic hospitality markets. - Benefit from high tips in a premium, fast-paced environment that rewards excellence in guest experience. - Receive exclusive employee discounts across Sunsets award-winning restaurants, beach clubs, nightclubs, and wellness venues in Dubai and internationally. - Annual flight tickets, visa, medical insurance. - Access clear career progression and international mobility within a global network of 89+ venues in 26 countries, supported by training, leadership development, and internal promotions.

Requisitos : - Certification as a Sommelier or a Degree in Hospitality is beneficial. - Previous experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward, or in a Hospitality role in fine dining concept - Excellent English language skills, other languages such as Spanish, Italian, French, Russian or Greek would be preferable. - Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types. - Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries. - An understanding of the wine making process.