Sommelier & Duty Manager — Luxury Hotel Wine Experience

K2 Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

K2 Recruit is seeking an exceptional Sommelier & Duty Manager for a luxury boutique hotel in Durban. The ideal candidate will lead the hotel's wine programme, ensuring operational excellence and delivering memorable guest experiences.

This role blends wine expertise with leadership responsibilities in a prestigious environment, requiring extensive knowledge of wines and strong operational skills. Candidates should possess a recognised Sommelier qualification and a passion for luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Recognised Sommelier qualification such as WSET Level 3 or higher.
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Sommelier in luxury contexts.
• Strong knowledge of South African and international wines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the hotel's wine programme.
• Oversee operations during shifts to ensure service excellence.
• Curate exceptional wine experiences for guests.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Operational leadership

Guest engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Sommelier qualification (WSET Level 3 or equivalent)

Tools

Hospitality management systems

Job description

K2 Recruit is seeking an exceptional Sommelier & Duty Manager for a luxury boutique hotel in Durban. The ideal candidate will lead the hotel's wine programme, ensuring operational excellence and delivering memorable guest experiences.

This role blends wine expertise with leadership responsibilities in a prestigious environment, requiring extensive knowledge of wines and strong operational skills. Candidates should possess a recognised Sommelier qualification and a passion for luxury hospitality.