Sommelier

The Arts Club Dubai is perfectly located in the heart of the DIFC, set over four floors and totaling 65,000 square feet, in the brand-new ICD Brookfield Place development designed by Foster + Partners. It is the first international outpost of the celebrated and historical private members’ club, established in 1863 in Mayfair, London. The Club’s membership is a growing community of like-minded, diverse and dynamic people, all hailing from different cultures and sectors, from the region and further afield. A lifestyle for our members. The Club provides its members with a home away from home: a sanctuary for those seeking comfort, hospitality and elegance, with a level of quality, service and attention to detail that will leave them wanting for nothing. The Arts Club Dubai unveils an amazing opportunity for a talented artisan to join our passionate and creative team. The Sommelier will be responsible for ensuring a smooth running of service for the wine and sake department, and focusing on delivering the maximum members and guests’ satisfaction during dining experience, while taking care that the Club’s highest standards and procedures are adhered to at all times. What Will You Do Your main duties and responsibilities are:

Assist members and guests with their wine or sake selection, and serve wines/sake according to the Standard Operating

Procedures, while providing friendly, courteous and professional service

Ensure the wine and sake lists are up to date with correct vintages and prices, and that all products are stored properly in the cellar and on display

Ensure mise-en-place and correct stock levels are in place before each service, and wines and sake are kept and served a the correct temperature

Assist with monitoring and managing all glassware to ensure that all stock is maintained in an appropriate condition

Keep operating costs to a minimum by efficient and responsible use of resources such as glassware and other equipment

Display professional salesmanship and positive sales techniques at all times

Minimum 2 years’ experience in same or similar role in luxury hotels or fine dining restaurant

Internationally recognized professional certification

Excellent level of English, written and spoken

Ability to recommend food and wine/sake pairings

Have strong organisational and time management skills with a high degree of flexibility

Excellent communication and listening skills

Demonstrate integrity in all dealings and maintain high level of confidentiality

Ability to work long shifts and stand for the extended period of time