Sommelier Supervisor

Harri; Dubai; On-site; AED 301,000 - 413,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Compensation: Competitive salary

Job summary

The Arts Club Dubai seeks a Sommelier Supervisor to support the Head Sommelier in delivering an exceptional wine experience for members and guests. You will supervise daily wine service operations, guide the sommelier team, and uphold our standards of excellence and attention to detail.

Responsibilities include leading wine sales, managing stock and corked wines, updating the wine list, and collaborating with other departments on marketing strategy while keeping costs in check.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant.
• Internationally recognized professional certification.
• Excellent level of English, written and spoken.
• Ability to recommend food and wine pairings.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Be a self-motivator and ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support with wine sales and revenue for the beverages operation, motivating the team.
• Control and manage stock, orders, listings, par levels and wastages.
• Review sales to ensure stock rotation and profitability within targets.
• Keep wine list up to date with correct vintages.
• Handle requests and complaints regarding wine and take action.
• Monitor glassware to keep stock in good condition.
• Assist with planning the restaurant's wine marketing strategy with other departments.
• Contribute to minimizing operating costs through efficient resource use.

Skills

English proficiency

Team management

Time management

Wine pairing

Self-motivation

Integrity

Education

Internationally recognized certification

Job description

ABOUT US

The Arts Club Dubai is perfectly located in the heart of the DIFC, set over four floors and totaling 65,000 square feet, in the brand-new ICD Brookfield Place development designed by Foster + Partners.

It is the first international outpost of the celebrated and historical private members' club, established in 1863 in Mayfair, London. The Club's membership is a growing community of like-minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailing from different cultures and sectors, from the region and further afield.

A lifestyle for our members.

The Club provides its members with a home away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking comfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level of quality, service and attention to detail that will leave them wanting for nothing.

The Arts Club Dubai unveils an amazing opportunity for a talented artisan to join our passionate and creative team. The Sommelier Supervisor supports the Head and Assistant Head Sommelier in delivering an exceptional wine experience for members and guests. The role focuses on supervising daily wine service operations, guiding the sommelier team, and upholding The Arts Club's standards of excellence, service and attention to detail.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Your main duties and responsibilities are:

• Support with managing and leading wine sales and revenue for the entire restaurant beverages operation, whilst motivating and driving the team in a positive manner
• Control and manage stock, wine orders, listings, par levels, corked wines, wastages and comps
• Review and analyze sales to ensure stock rotation and profitability remains within targets
• Ensure the wine list is up to date at all times with correct vintages
• Handle requests, enquiries and complains regarding wine, and take appropriate action
• Monitor and manage all glassware to ensure that all stock is maintained in an appropriate condition
• Participate in planning and developing the overall restaurants wines marketing strategy in liaison with other departments
• Assist with keeping operating costs to a minimum by efficient and responsible use of resources such as glassware and other equipment

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 3 years' experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant
• Internationally recognized professional certification
• Excellent level of English, written and spoken
• Ability to recommend food and wine pairings
• Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility
• Excellent team management, communication and listening skills
• Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality
• Be a self-motivator and someone who is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time

THE BENEFITS

The Arts Club Dubai is offering a competitive and attractive remuneration and benefits package.

Compensation: Competitive salary