Sommelier: Luxury Wine Experience at New French Concept

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts on food, beverage,

Colleague discounts on hotel stays

Comprehensive healthcare and life

Paid annual leave entitlement

Opportunities for internal mobility

Job summary

Jumeirah is seeking a Sommelier for our New French concept at Jumeirah Al Qasr. You will lead wine service, manage stock, and contribute to updating the wine list, while training the team and ensuring optimal guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a similar role within 5-star properties or fine-dining, with strong wine knowledge, English proficiency, and a WSET certification. Fluent communication and a multicultural mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the same role within a 5-star luxury property or fine-dining establishment.
• Proficient in English; knowledge of a second European language is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of wine, wine service, and guest satisfaction.
• WSET certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily wine service and coordinate with the service team.
• Monitor stock levels, rotation and storage to minimize wastage.
• Communicate wine availability and contribute updates to the wine list.
• Support team training through product knowledge and tastings.
• Assist with monthly inventories and ensure proper temperature records for wine chillers.
• Maintain service standards during peak operations, including refills and pairings.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

English proficiency

Multilingual (European languages)

Education

WSET certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Micros

Sevenrooms

Job description

Jumeirah is seeking a Sommelier for our New French concept at Jumeirah Al Qasr. You will lead wine service, manage stock, and contribute to updating the wine list, while training the team and ensuring optimal guest experiences in a luxury setting.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a similar role within 5-star properties or fine-dining, with strong wine knowledge, English proficiency, and a WSET certification. Fluent communication and a multicultural mindset are valued.