Sommelier, Nobu - One & Only One Za''abeel

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Dubai seeks a Sommelier for Nobu at One & Only One Za’abeel. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a luxury restaurant or hotel, with expertise in wine pairing and a WSET Level 2 qualification. Responsibilities include updating wine lists, recommending wine to guests, and ensuring optimal serving conditions. This role offers a chance to grow in a vibrant environment that values creativity and exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a luxury restaurant or hotel environment.
• Experience in maintaining wine stock and preparing wine lists.
• International experience in a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head Sommelier on updating the wine list and ordering wines.
• Recommend wine pairings to guests based on their preferences.
• Ensure wines are served at the correct temperature with appropriate glassware.

Skills

Knowledge of wine pairing

Customer service skills

Upselling abilities

Education

WSET Level 2 qualification

Job description

Sommelier, Nobu - One & Only One Za’abeel (18726)

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the role

As a Sommelier at Nobu you will be working closely with the Head Sommelier in updating the wine list, ordering wines, and rotating wine stock. You will have the opportunity to part of an exceptional Food and Beverage Team, using your excellent knowledge of wine pairing to make wine suggestions to pair with our authentic dishes. In addition to this you will also be attentive to our guests, recommending wines based on their preferences. You will also ensure wines are served at the right temperature and with the perfect glassware, you will have a natural flair for recognising opportunities to upsell any beverage creating an amazing guest experience.

About you

Ideally, we’d like you to have a solid background in luxury restaurant or hotels, having worked at this level for at least 2 years with a level 2 qualification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). International experience in a similar role would also be a plus. Ideally you will have experience preparing wine lists, maintaining wine stock and training staff. One & Only One Za'abeel offers an unbeatable opportunity to grow and develop in your career right in the mix of a continuously developing city and a diverse range of cultures.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.