Junior Sommelier

What you'll get As a Sommelier at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai here are just some of the great benefits you will receive: Competitive Salary Package World-class Development Opportunities Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels. 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our sister Dorchester Collection hotels Meals on Duty Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Annual Flight Allowance Company Accommodation Company provided transportation to and from work Uniform provided by the Company with complimentary laundry Service Charge What you'll do You'll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests: You will be responsible for the day to day beverage operations of the restaurant to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience with a particular focus on wines. Wines are your passion, you will be contributing to the creation of the exciting wine selection for the restaurant as well as maintaining the list and stock levels on a daily basis. You will also assist with training and mentoring of the entire restaurant team with a focus on wines and beverages, ensuring their knowledge is second to none and they are able to assist our guests in the best possible way. Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Sommelier, you'll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy. You are aware of revenue targets and assist in making sure these are achieved and exceeded, simultaneously all costs are controlled within pre-set budgets including beverage cost, payroll and other expenses. By taking part in the daily team briefing pre-service, you ensure the full team is well informed of daily changes in wine stocks, out of stocks and changes to the wine list. During your daily routine, you liaise with other departments when required to ensure an immaculate presentation of your outlet and high standards of cleanliness as well as maintenance are upheld at all times including restaurant furniture, equipment, floors, fixtures and fittings. In collaboration with your service team, you ensure fantastic quality of beverage preparation, presentation and beverage inventory control. The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Sommelier but we'll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel. What you'll bring You'll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team with your can-do spirit and a positive attitude at all times. You have a talent for delighting guests by leading a team of passionate individuals and striving for excellence. Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic. As a detail orientated and hands-on team player with strong interpersonal skills, you will thrive on mentoring high potential team members to achieve better results and celebrate success within the team. You are passionate about our industry and are aware of all the latest F&B trends and developments around the world. English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language. Other languages including Italian, French, Spanish or German are highly desirable. You will have a relevant professional certification or hotel school diploma and bring a wealth of past experience working for luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants in the Middle East. You hold a Level 2 WSET certificate or higher.

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