Sommelier - GAIA

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

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sommelier to enhance guest experiences with expert wine recommendations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-end restaurant concepts in Dubai, excellent English skills, and relevant WSET qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary, work visa, medical insurance, paid annual leave, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional growth within the innovative hospitality sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Work Visa & Medical Insurance

30 days paid annual leave

Employee discounts across our venues

Joining flight ticket for international applicants

Opportunities for growth, learning and development

2 days off weekly

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Sommelier in a high-end establishment.
• Strong knowledge of wines and pairings.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and enhance guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the wine inventory and ensure the quality of wines served.
• Provide recommendations to guests on wine selections.
• Educate staff on wine offerings and proper service techniques.

Skills

Previous experience as Sommelier in high-end restaurant concepts in Dubai

Fluent in English

WSET qualifications

Job description

Fundamental Hospitality is looking to hire an experienced Sommelier to join our team at GAIA in Dubai.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Work Visa & Medical Insurance
• 30 days paid annual leave
• Employee discounts across our venues
• Joining flight ticket (for international applicants) plus return tickets to home country (annually or biennially, depending on position)
• Opportunities for growth, learning and development within our company
• 2 days off weekly
• Meals on duty

Who are we?

Established in 2011, Fundamental Hospitality is a UAE born company that unifies the regions leading lifestyle concepts. As an international ecosystem of hospitality brands, the group develops elevated, home‑grown concepts that showcase the quality and innovation of the region, whilst exporting them to key cosmopolitan cities around the world. Fundamental Hospitality delivers lifestyle brands reimagined, where a creative approach to concept development leads to a dynamic experience in each and every venue. The group has played a fundamental role in the expansion of brands from the UAE to the world, where we understand the essential elements needed to execute experience driven lifestyle concepts on an international scale. The collection of brands within the portfolio include globally acclaimed concepts Gaia, Shanghai Me, Alaya, La Maison Ani, Piatti and Izu Burger, as well as international franchises, Scalini Dubai, Scalini Riyadh, Cipriani Dubai, and Cipriani Dolci UAE. Fundamental Hospitality owns and operates venues across the Middle East and Europe, with ongoing expansion of the group’s concepts into the GCC, Europe, UK, and USA. Dubai will further see the launch of new home grown concepts as Fundamental Hospitality continues to cement itself as the leading innovator in the hospitality industry.

Website: http://www.fundamentalhospitality.com

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sommelier in high‑end restaurant concepts in Dubai
• Fluent in English, additional languages will be advantageous
• WSET qualifications