Head of Wine

About The Arts Club Dubai

Role overview

Main duties

• Lead wine and sake sales and revenue across the restaurant beverage operation and motivate the team.
• Source wines and sake, manage supplier relationships, and negotiate prices and stock allocation.
• Forecast consumption and requirements, maintain inventory, and manage beverage costs and gross-profit targets.
• Control stock, orders, listings, par levels, corked wines, wastage, and complimentary items.
• Analyze sales to support stock rotation and profitability.
• Plan and update wine and sake menus and develop the beverage marketing strategy with other departments.
• Train colleagues in wine and sake products, service, and selling techniques.

Experience and skills

• At least 5 years of experience in the same or a similar role in a luxury hotel or fine-dining restaurant.
• An internationally recognized professional certification.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to recommend food and wine or sake pairings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with flexibility.
• Excellent team management, communication, and listening skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, self-motivation, and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to work long shifts and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• The club offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.