Junior Sommelier

An opportunity has arisen for a Sommelier to join the summer season 2026 of Jumeirah Capri Palace. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Ensure all wines are tasted and in pristine condition before serving to guests and maintain wine chillers at the correct temperature.
• Control and monitor wine orders, stock, par levels, and ensure proper stock rotation to minimize wastage and spoilage.
• Carry out inventories, maintain temperature records, and explain any variances.
• Prepare mise and place well in advance and follow checklists and cleaning schedules to ensure readiness and cleanliness.
• Attending to all tables during service, refilling and taking fresh orders, and building rapport with teams to enhance teamwork and smooth operations.
• Communicate any required changes for outlet wine lists and standards with outlet managers/Beverage Manager and send updates on availability.
• Train colleagues on wine knowledge and attend relevant Food Safety Trainings to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
• Report feedback and suggestions to the Beverage Manager and outlet managers and ensure 100% contribution to LQA standards.
• Ensure wine cabinets are well arranged, clean, and that all opened bottles are properly labeled, transferred, or reported as spoilage according to set standards.
• Support the service team with beverage service, assist with additional tasks assigned by Beverage Managers, and perform lateral service if required by the team.