Junior Sommelier | Malta | Luxury Hotel Group

HotelJobs; South Africa; Vor Ort; ZAR 283.000 - 346.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Meals included

Annual paid leave

Malta residence ID card

Zusammenfassung

HotelJobs seeks a Junior Sommelier to join the Food and Beverage team of a luxury hotel in Malta. The role focuses on delivering personalised wine service, assisting guests with wine selections, and recommending pairings to elevate dining experiences.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for wine, strong guest engagement skills, and previous fine-dining or luxury-hotel experience. Visa considerations are noted for overseas applicants, with Maltese visa processing outlined.

Qualifikationen

• Solid knowledge of wines, including major grape varieties, styles and wine regions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• WSET certification or equivalent is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Deliver professional, personalised wine and beverage service to guests.
• Assist guests with wine selections and provide knowledgeable recommendations.
• Advise on food and wine pairings to enhance the dining experience.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wines, beverages and menu items.
• Support senior sommeliers during daily restaurant service.
• Ensure wines and beverages are served correctly according to service standards.

Kenntnisse

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

WSET certification or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Junior Sommelier | Luxury Hotel | Malta

an exciting opportunity for a JUNIOR SOMMELIER to join the Food and Beverage team of a luxury hotel in Malta. We are currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Junior Sommelier for a prestigious luxury hotel in Malta. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who has developed a strong interest and knowledge of wine and would like to continue building a career within a high-end international hospitality environment.

Important Visa Information

• The visa application process is approximately 6 to 8 months
• The approximate visa cost is EUR 2;500
• Visa costs are payable in stages throughout the application process

Candidates applying from overseas must therefore be prepared for the extended visa processing period and associated visa expenses.

Junior Sommelier - Responsibilities

As Junior Sommelier, you will support the wider Food and Beverage operation while developing your professional wine knowledge and providing attentive, personalised service to hotel guests. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering professional, personalised wine and beverage service to guests in accordance with luxury hospitality standards
• Assisting guests with wine selections and providing knowledgeable recommendations based on their preferences and chosen dishes
• Advising on suitable food and wine pairings to enhance the overall dining experience
• Welcoming and engaging with guests in a professional, confident and warm manner
• Developing a strong understanding of the wine selection, grape varieties, vintages, wine regions and styles available within the operation
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of wines, beverages, menu items and food pairing principles
• Supporting senior sommeliers and the wider Food and Beverage team during daily restaurant service
• Assisting with the professional presentation, handling and service of wines
• Ensuring wines and beverages are served correctly and according to appropriate service standards
• Supporting the preparation of restaurants and service areas before and during service
• Communicating effectively with restaurant colleagues, management and kitchen teams
• Ensuring guest requests and preferences are handled efficiently and professionally
• Maintaining excellent grooming, personal presentation and hygiene standards at all times
• Following established operational, hygiene and service procedures
• Contributing positively to the overall guest experience and maintaining consistently high levels of service
• Taking opportunities to expand wine knowledge and develop professionally within the sommelier team
• Supporting a culture focused on quality, teamwork, guest satisfaction and continuous improvement

Requirements

To be considered for this Junior Sommelier position, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for wine, gastronomy and luxury hospitality. The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within fine dining, luxury hotels, premium restaurants or high-end hospitality environments
• Previous Food and Beverage service experience with exposure to wine service
• A genuine passion for wine, food and gastronomy
• Solid knowledge of wines, including major grape varieties, styles and wine-producing regions
• Good understanding of food and wine pairing principles
• Confidence when discussing wines and making recommendations to guests
• WSET certification or equivalent professional wine education will be considered a strong advantage
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong guest engagement skills and the ability to provide personalised service
• A professional and guest-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional during busy restaurant service periods
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural Food and Beverage team
• Excellent personal presentation and grooming standards
• Reliable and responsible attitude towards work
• Willingness to continue learning and developing professional wine knowledge
• Flexibility to work according to hotel operational requirements, including restaurant service periods

Salary and Benefits

EUR 17,000 gross per year (approx. ZAR 26000 per month)

• Meals included
• Annual paid leave
• Malta residence ID card