Sommelier - Social | Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Job description

A Sommelier at Social is responsible for recommending wines and having a thorough and current knowledge of wines to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while assisting with achieving departmental targets.

What will I be doing?

As a Sommelier, you are responsible for recommending wines and having a thorough and current knowledge of wines to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Sommelier will also be required to assist in achieving department targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Provide professional and current knowledge of wines to guests
• Recommend wines to accompany relevant dishes to patrons
• Describe and up-sell wines to provide excellent customer experience
• Suggest wines to accompany new menus in line with financial budget
• Project a professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service
• Ensure accurate billing
• Strive to achieve departmental targets
• Serve Alcoholic/non-Alcoholic beverages in conjunction with licensing/liquor regulations for residents and non-residents
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Attend training provided by the hotel

What are we looking for?

A Sommelier serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Luxury hospitality experience in a similar role
• Strong Knowledge about new and old world wines as well as the Dubai market
• Well connected within the Dubai Beverage community
• Experience in dealing with suppliers
• Good grooming standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Passion and commitment to delivering exceptional levels of guest service
• Ability to work on your own or in teams

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Experience as Wine waiter/ess/Sommelier
• Sommelier qualifications

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?

Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!