Sommelier - Luxury Wine Service
Posted date [2026-08-04]
(ID: 49085)
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Atlantis Dubai is located at the centre of the famous Palm Island, in one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, Dubai. The resort truly embodies an integrated entertainment destination concept with its innovative awe-inspiring experiences across stay, food & beverage, nightlife, attractions and wellness. |
Job Description and Requirements
Sommelier - Luxury Wine ServiceJob Snapshot
Role: Sommelier - Luxury Wine Service
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Wine Steward -Sommelier
Experience: Relevant wine-service experience based on position level
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
The Sommelier - Luxury Wine Service opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, invites passionate wine professionals to join a growing team within the Hospitality industry. Atlantis Dubai welcomes interest from Sommeliers, Assistant Sommeliers, Wine Waiters, and Wine Specialists who can combine strong product knowledge with refined recommendations and memorable guest service.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Hospitality
Function: Wine Steward -Sommelier
Salary: AED 4500-12000 per month
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai and varying position levels; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This opportunity covers several levels of professional wine service across Atlantis Dubai\'s diverse
restaurant portfolio. Team members help guests navigate wine selections, recommend pairings, maintain cellar standards, and support attentive dining experiences in fast-paced luxury venues.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcome guests and discuss their wine preferences confidently.
* Present wine lists and explain available selections.
* Recommend wines that complement menu choices and individual tastes.
* Provide accurate information about grape varieties, regions, vintages, and producers.
* Serve still, sparkling, fortified, and dessert wines correctly.
* Follow proper bottle presentation, opening, decanting, and pouring techniques.
* Maintain suitable glassware and service equipment.
* Check wine condition before and during service.
* Coordinate pairings and service timing with culinary and restaurant teams.
* Support personalized recommendations across different dining concepts.
* Handle guest questions with clarity and enthusiasm.
* Maintain accurate knowledge of current wine lists and product availability.
* Assist with cellar organization, stock rotation, and inventory checks.
* Monitor storage temperatures and wine-handling conditions.
* Report low stock, damaged bottles, or quality concerns.
* Help prevent waste and protect high-value inventory.
* Participate in tastings, briefings, and product-training sessions.
* Share wine knowledge with restaurant colleagues.
* Maintain detailed and discreet guest-preference information.
* Follow responsible alcohol-service and resort operating procedures.
* Contribute to polished and memorable food and beverage experiences.
Ideal Profile
* Previous wine-service experience appropriate to the applied position.
* Applications are welcomed from Sommeliers, Assistant Sommeliers, Wine Waiters, and Wine Specialists.
* Strong knowledge of wine products, regions, styles, and service methods.
* Able to provide thoughtful food-and-wine pairing recommendations.
* Familiarity with cellar organization and wine inventory practices.
* Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and guest engagement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable explaining wine to guests with different knowledge levels.
* Able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced luxury environment.
* Detail-focused when serving, storing, and handling wine.
* Interested in continuous education and expanding product knowledge.
* Professional, collaborative, and attentive to service standards.
* Flexible regarding evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Skills Set
* Wine service
* Sommellerie
* Food-and-wine pairing
* Wine-list knowledge
* Grape varieties
* Wine regions
* Vintage knowledge
* Bottle presentation
* Decanting
* Sparkling-wine service
* Glassware selection
* Cellar management
* Inventory control
* Wine storage
* Product-quality assessment
* Guest recommendations
* Luxury dining
* Responsible alcohol service
* Product training
* Guest-preference management
Why Join Us
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, health insurance with dental coverage, annual home flights, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted rates across Kerzner properties. Wine professionals also gain access to world-class training, diverse restaurant concepts, internal career progression, and international opportunities within the Kerzner portfolio.
About the Company
Atlantis Dubai comprises Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, two destination resorts operated as part of Kerzner International. Together, they offer luxury accommodation, globally recognized restaurants, entertainment, marine attractions, wellness, and personalized hospitality. More than 6000 colleagues from 129 nationalities work across the resorts and their shared operational functions.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcome guests and discuss their wine preferences confidently.
* Present wine lists and explain available selections.
* Recommend wines that complement menu choices and individual tastes.
* Provide accurate information about grape varieties, regions, vintages, and producers.
* Serve still, sparkling, fortified, and dessert wines correctly.
* Follow proper bottle presentation, opening, decanting, and pouring techniques.
* Maintain suitable glassware and service equipment.
* Check wine condition before and during service.
* Coordinate pairings and service timing with culinary and restaurant teams.
* Support personalized recommendations across different dining concepts.
* Handle guest questions with clarity and enthusiasm.
* Maintain accurate knowledge of current wine lists and product availability.
* Assist with cellar organization, stock rotation, and inventory checks.
* Monitor storage temperatures and wine-handling conditions.
* Report low stock, damaged bottles, or quality concerns.
* Help prevent waste and protect high-value inventory.
* Participate in tastings, briefings, and product-training sessions.
* Share wine knowledge with restaurant colleagues.
* Maintain detailed and discreet guest-preference information.
* Follow responsible alcohol-service and resort operating procedures.
* Contribute to polished and memorable food and beverage experiences.
Ideal Profile
* Previous wine-service experience appropriate to the applied position.
* Applications are welcomed from Sommeliers, Assistant Sommeliers, Wine Waiters, and Wine Specialists.
* Strong knowledge of wine products, regions, styles, and service methods.
* Able to provide thoughtful food-and-wine pairing recommendations.
* Familiarity with cellar organization and wine inventory practices.
* Genuine enthusiasm for hospitality and guest engagement.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable explaining wine to guests with different knowledge levels.
* Able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced luxury environment.
* Detail-focused when serving, storing, and handling wine.
* Interested in continuous education and expanding product knowledge.
* Professional, collaborative, and attentive to service standards.
* Flexible regarding evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
Skills Set
* Wine service
* Sommellerie
* Food-and-wine pairing
* Wine-list knowledge
* Grape varieties
* Wine regions
* Vintage knowledge
* Bottle presentation
* Decanting
* Sparkling-wine service
* Glassware selection
* Cellar management
* Inventory control
* Wine storage
* Product-quality assessment
* Guest recommendations
* Luxury dining
* Responsible alcohol service
* Product training
* Guest-preference management
Why Join Us
Atlantis offers a competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams, health insurance with dental coverage, annual home flights, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted rates across Kerzner properties. Wine professionals also gain access to world-class training, diverse restaurant concepts, internal career progression, and international opportunities within the Kerzner portfolio.
About the Company
Atlantis Dubai comprises Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal, two destination resorts operated as part of Kerzner International. Together, they offer luxury accommodation, globally recognized restaurants, entertainment, marine attractions, wellness, and personalized hospitality. More than 6000 colleagues from 129 nationalities work across the resorts and their shared operational functions.
