Sommelier/server
3 weeks ago
Responsibilities:
- Creating and updating wine lists with the chefs and manager.
- Making recommendations on food and wine pairings.
- Ensuring that the wine cellar is fully stocked.
- Informing guests on the variety of wines available.
- Training wait staff on available wines.
- Negotiating prices with vendors.
- Organizing wine tasting events.
- Complying with health and safety regulations.
**Requirements**:
- Certification as a sommelier or a degree in hospitality is beneficial.
- Previous experience as a sommelier, wine steward, or in a hospitality role.
- Extensive knowledge on wines and regions of the different types.
- Knowledge of the best local and international vineyards and wineries/ suppliers.
- An understanding of the wine making process.
- Available to work long hours, weekends, and travel.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abu Dhabi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)