Sommelier | Dubai | New opening Italian Restaurant

Recruit for Africa PTY Limited; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular recruitment agency is looking for a Sommelier for a new Italian restaurant opening in Dubai, UAE. The role requires extensive wine knowledge, particularly in Italian wines, previous experience in a luxury dining setting, and a passion for hospitality. The position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits, including accommodation and transport costs covered by the employer.

Benefits

Accommodation: Single room provided

Transport & Meals fully covered by employer

Annual Flight Tickets

Comprehensive employee benefits as per UAE labor law

Qualifications

• Certified Sommelier or extensive wine knowledge with strong pairing expertise.
• Previous luxury dining or fine dining restaurant experience.
• Passion for hospitality and guest engagement.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing the dining journey through wine.
• Communicating and presenting wine selections effectively.

Job description

Sommelier | Dubai | New opening Italian Restaurant

We are excited to announce an opening for a SOMMELIER to join the team of a famous Italian restaurant launching in Dubai, UAE. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class concept from the very beginning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Certified Sommelier or extensive wine knowledge with strong pairing expertise, especially in Italian wines.
• Previous luxury dining or fine dining restaurant experience.
• Passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and enhancing the dining journey through wine.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Additional languages are a plus (with language allowance provided).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: AED 8,100
• Service Charge: AED 400 – 1,000
• Tips: up to AED 2,000
• Language Allowance: AED 300
• Accommodation: Single room provided
• Transport & Meals: Fully covered by employer
• Annual Flight Tickets
• Comprehensive employee benefits as per UAE labor law

Work Schedule & Dates:

• Work Week: Alternating schedule – 5 days one week, 6 days the next
• Venue Opening: September / October 2025

To apply for Sommelier | Dubai | New opening Italian Restaurant, please send yourCV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.

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