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Dubai Holding Sommelier - F&B Service - Jumeirah Al Naseem in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah & the Hotel
Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 28 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and luxury residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels – Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina Al Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The megaresort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Sommelier to join the F&B Service Team in Jumeirah Al Naseem. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:
Control and monitor wine orders, stock levels, par levels, and stock rotation to minimize wastage.
Pick up wines from stores after verifying the order and quantity, and maintain proper labeling for opened bottles or spoilage reporting.
Maintain wine chillers and cabinets at the correct temperature, keep them clean, and maintain temperature records.
Ensure all tables are attended during service, refilling and taking fresh orders as needed, while supporting the service team with beverage service if required.
Communicate necessary updates to wine lists and standards in coordination with Outlet Manager, and send updates on availabilities and non-availabilities.
Train colleagues on wine knowledge and build rapport with the team to enhance teamwork and smooth operations.
Perform inventories, explain variances, and carry out cleaning of wine chillers for assigned outlets.
Follow checklists, cleaning schedules, and meet deadlines for assigned tasks, supporting additional tasks as assigned by the Outlet Manager.
Ensure 100% contribution to LQA standards and prepare mise en place well in advance for smooth service.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of experience the same role role within a 5-star hotel, luxury restaurant, or upscale bar setting.
Fluent in English and an additional international language is a plus.
Passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences.
WSET level 3 preferred.
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, flights home, accommodation, life insurance, functional incentives 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.