Junior Sommelier
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Job Summary
De Mondion the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in Mdina is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Junior Sommelier to join its award-winning team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering a world-class dining experience by guiding guests through the restaurants curated wine list and creating exceptional wine pairings that complement our contemporary Mediterranean tasting menus.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of high-quality wine and beverage service.
- Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings aligned with the restaurants tasting menus.
- Deliver professional tableside wine service including presentation decanting and proper serving techniques.
- Educate guests on wine characteristics regions vintages and producers.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal wine pairings.
- Ensure compliance with health safety and licensing regulations.
Qualifications :
- Previous experience as a Sommelier in a fine-dining or Michelin-starred environment.
- Strong knowledge of international wine regions grape varieties and food pairing principles.
- Basic wine knowledge formal wine certification (e.g. WSET Level 1or 2) is advantage.
- Excellent communication and guest-service skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced high-standard hospitality environment.
- Strong organisational and inventory management skills.
- Valid Food Handler Licence in accordance with Maltese regulations (maintained at all times).
- Fluency in English; additional languages are considered an asset.
Additional Information :
- Full Time Job
- Hospitality and Leisure
- Hotel Restaurant and Catering
- Michelin Recommended
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
We are a family-owned Relais & Châteaux property located on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island and have been creating world-renowned guest experiences since we opened in 1996.While situated in one of the most beautiful places in the world, the success of the Wickaninnish Inn ... View more
