AL AMAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Hiring for SOMMELIER for a LUXURY FRENCH Restaurant in Dubai Job at Dubai Full Time

In behalf of our client, a LUXURY FRENCH RESTAURANT IN DUBAI, we are looking for a Sommelier to act as our wine expert and create wine lists that pair with our food menus. Sommelier responsibilities include recommending wine varieties to our guests, supervising wine serving and collaborating with winemakers to renew our selections and achieve better prices. To be qualified for this role, you should have relevant experience in hospitality or a vineyard and be available to work during business hours. Ultimately, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their fare.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Food and Beverage Manager
• Recommend food and wine pairings
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Store open bottles properly to maintain strong taste
• Manage wine cellar and ensure it’s fully-stocked
• Train wait staff on available wines
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendor
• Comply with all health and safety regulations

Requirements:

• Experience as a Sommelier, Wine Steward/Stewardess or similar role in a luxury restaurant or hotel
• Ability to create tasteful food and wine pairings
• Extensive knowledge of different wines and which regions produce each type
• Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries
• Understanding of the winemaking process
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays
• Flexibility to travel occasionally to meet with wine producers and visit wine-tasting events
• Certification as a Sommelier or degree in hospitality is a plus
• MUST BE EUROPEAN FROM ANY PART OF EUROPE

EASTERN EUROPE- Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine and the western part of the Russian Federation

SOUTH EUROPE – Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Yugoslavia

MUST BE:

• With pleasant personality
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Able to act as an ambassador of the brand
• Able to communicate in English well
• Excellent customer service skills
• Highly professional and smart

MUST BE IN UAE AND AVAILABLE TO ATTEND THE INTERVIEW ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULES

• 29 September to 03 October 2022
• 13 -17 November 2022

Benefits:
All inclusive salary 15,000 AED plus duty meals