Sommelier, Seafire Steakhouse

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

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sommelier for Seafire Steakhouse. This role involves updating the wine list, making wine suggestions, and ensuring excellent guest experiences through attentive service. The ideal candidate has a solid background in luxury dining, at least 2 years of experience, and holds a WSET Level 2 qualification. Competitive, tax-free salary with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage privileges

Exclusive discounted rates at all properties

Comprehensive health insurance

Annual flights home

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in luxury restaurants or hotels.
• Experience in preparing wine lists and maintaining wine stock.
• International experience in a similar role is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Update the wine list and order wines.
• Make wine suggestions based on guest preferences.
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature.

Skills

Wine pairing

Customer service

Inventory management

Education

Level 2 qualification from WSET

Job description

About the role

As a Sommelier at Seafire Steakhouse, you will be working closely with the Head Sommelier and Wine Manager in updating the wine list, ordering wines, and rotating wine stock. You will have the opportunity to be 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.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive program, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.