About This Role
The Sommelier operates at the crossroads of culture, entertainment, and commercial ambition within a global lifestyle powerhouse. This role involves recommending appropriate wine pairings, educating guests and colleagues, and contributing to an ecosystem that spans hospitality, entertainment, real estate, and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Recommend appropriate wine pairings to complement the flavors of various masterpieces on the menu
- Educate guests and fellow 'FIVERs' on wines, regions, grape varieties, and wine-making techniques
- Engage guests with lively discussions
- Prepare curated mise-en-place for each beverage service, showcasing premium, 'FIVE-Styled' selections
- Supervise the beverage service with sensational attention to detail, ensuring a first-in-class experience for every guest
- Collaborate with the culinary team to craft unforgettable food and wine pairings for regular menu updates
- Coordinate with esteemed wine purveyors to stay abreast of wine trends, resulting in an award-winning selection
- Maintain an industry-leading wine list, updating it regularly to exceed guest expectations
- Spearhead special projects to elevate FIVE's position as a boundary-breaking market leader in the beverage industry
- Actively participate in daily and monthly Food and Beverage Meetings, contributing to the disruptive 'Vibe at FIVE'
- Conduct one-on-one Sommelier Meetings to set and monitor bold targets and achievements
- Create an ambitious budget plan, meticulously recording and monitoring sales and costs records
- Develop and deliver 'FIVE-Star' 'FIVER' Training Programmes, enhancing the FIVE Tribe's knowledge and expertise
- Ensure strict compliance with all licensing laws, setting the gold standard of professionalism and integrity
- Regularly inspect the quality of opened wine in all Food and Beverage Concepts, ensuring FIVE's sensational reputation is always upheld
- Maintain and handle beverage service equipment with stunning precision
- Implement a visionary stock control system, ensuring the proper use, storage, and cleaning of all equipment
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of Sommelier experience in a Luxury Hotel environment in the UAE
- Sophisticated knowledge of wines, regions, grape varieties, and wine-making techniques
- Computer literacy, with a mastery of Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional knowledge of Hotel PMS, specifically Opera
- Energetic conversationalist
- Strong understanding of industry regulations is beneficial
- Proactive nature, coupled with a meticulous eye for detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to engage effectively with guests, FIVE Tribe Members, and stakeholders
