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Dubai Holding Sommelier - Food and Beverage - Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Sommelier to join our team in Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab . The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Train colleagues on wine knowledge.
Control and monitor wine orders, stock and par level.
Pick up wines from stores after proper checking of the order and quantity.
Maintain wine chillier at correct temperature and maintain temperature records.
Ensure all tables are attended during the service; refilling and fresh orders are taken throughout.
Build rapport with Junior Sommeliers and the team to enhance teamwork and smooth operation.
Report feedback and suggestions to the Beverage Manager and Outlet Managers and send updates of the availabilities and non-availabilities.
Ensure proper labelling is done for all opened bottles, transfer or report as spoilage according to set standards.
Support the service team with their beverage service if needed.
Support with additional tasks as assigned by the Beverage Manager.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Prior experience in a similar role in a luxury hotel or a standalone restaurant, demonstrating a strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards, preferably within a pre-opening setting.
Proficiency in English is required, ideally complemented by proficiency with a second language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Russian, Mandarin, German or Greek).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Extensive wine and beverage knowledge and the strategic ability to sell by using upselling techniques.
WSET level 3 or equivalent.
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.