Sommelier - Greek Restaurant

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious hotel in Dubai as a Sommelier, where you'll enhance guests' dining experiences through expert wine recommendations and management. Collaborate with a talented team to maintain a superior wine inventory and provide exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in wines, excellent communication skills, and experience in luxury hospitality environments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Sommelier or Beverage Manager in a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Fluency in English; Arabic or other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Manage wine inventory, including ordering, secure storage, and rotation.
• Train restaurant and bar staff on wine selections and service standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Wine Knowledge

Education

Degree in Hospitality

Diploma in Wines and Beverages

Job description

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai within the Greek Restaurant in Dubai, the Sommelier is responsible to support the Bar Manager/ Head Bartender to create the wine menu for all outlets and maintain and manage the wine inventory. The role will provide personalised recommendations and ensure a superior wine experience that complements culinary offerings, crucial in shaping our guests' dining experiences. Sommelier reports to the Bar Manager.

As a Sommelier, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings to enhance the guest dining experience, demonstrating deep wine knowledge and personalised service.
• Train restaurant and bar staff on wine selections, pairing techniques, and service standards to maintain excellence.
• Manage wine inventory, including ordering, secure storage, rotation, and accurate POS charging to ensure availability and quality.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, health, safety, and sanitation regulations, maintaining a clean and organised wine cellar.
• Collaborate with kitchen and service teams, oversee mise en place, and participate in pre-service briefings and closing duties.
• Support operational needs, including requisitions, stock checks, and updating wine lists and by-the-glass offerings.

As a Sommelier, we expect from you:

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Business Management, or specifically in Wines and Beverages; high school qualification as a minimum.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Sommelier or Beverage Manager in a 5-star hotel or high-end restaurant; international exposure, especially in Asia, Europe, North America, or the Middle East, is preferred.
• Deep expertise in wines, including grape varieties, origins, fermentation, and tasting profiles, with the ability to educate and guide guests.
• Proven experience managing wine inventory, orders, and par levels, with solid understanding of POS systems and service procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills, with fluency in English; Arabic or other languages are a plus.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the physical stamina and schedule flexibility required for luxury hospitality environments.

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