Junior Sommelier - Al Muntaha - Jumeirah Burj Al Arab

About Jumeirah Group:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality market with its unwavering Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, including the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities.

In response to the evolving preferences of travellers today, Jumeirah Group is also pivoting towards the rapidly growing wellness tourism sector. Grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, longevity, and inclusivity, Jumeirah Group is re-fashioning its approach to position wellness as not just an accompaniment to its guests' stays, but a central tenet of their overall experience. With 13 award-winning Talise Spas nestled across Jumeirah Group’s properties, this transformation is evident in the group’s current endeavours to integrate wellbeing into every facet of the guest journey. 

Beyond holistic wellbeing and spa experiences, the Group’s expansive portfolio also includes Jumeirah Restaurants, a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider with 85 acclaimed food and beverage brands, ranging from casual dining venues to Michelin starred fine dining concepts; J Club, Dubai’s leading lifestyle and wellness destination; Jumeirah One, the Group’s dedicated recognition and rewards program; and The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, the region’s only fully accredited third-level academic institution delivering specialised degree programmes in hospitality management.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments as we solidify our legacy as a trailblazer in both luxury hospitality and wellness.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sommelier to join the F&B Service team at Jumeirah Burj Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Report to duty on time.
• Attend Sommeliers briefing.
• Pick up wines from stores after proper checking of the order and quantity.
• Stock rotation update. (FIFO)
• Outlet setup according to business levels.
• Checking of all wine storage units to make sure all wine is stored at the right temperature.
• Checking of all equipment needed for operation (decanters, glassware, ice buckets, service napkins etc.) making sure that everything is in perfect condition. 
• Communicate to the Head Sommelier any changes that are required for outlet wine list and beverage menus.
• Minimize wastage by avoiding too many opened bottles.
• Control and monitor wine orders, stock and par level.
• Ensure all tables are attended during the service; refilling and fresh orders are taken throughout.
• Build rapport with teams to enhance team work and smooth operation.
• Ensure 100% contribution to LQA and Jumeirah standards.
• Prepare mise en place well in advance.
• Attend outlet briefings.
• Report feedbacks and suggestions to Head Sommelier and Outlet Managers.
• Send updates of the availabilities and non-availabilities. 
• Ensure proper closure and preservation system is used for the opened bottles at all times; transfers, requisitions, spoilages are all handled correctly and on time.
• Monthly inventories.
• Carry out cleaning of wine chillers for specific outlets assigned.
• Support the restaurant’s service team. 
• Support with additional tasks assigned by Sommeliers/Assistant Head Sommelier and Head Sommelier.
• Meet deadlines for assigned tasks. 
• Drive beverage revenue in the outlets and maintain beverage cost within budget by effective up selling.
• Maintain up to date wine and beverage list as per Burj Al Arab standards after coordination with Beverage Manager.
• Train all F&B team members on existing and new products, as well as selling techniques and any other necessary beverage trainings.
• Build rapport with teams to enhance team work and smooth operation.
• Ensure wine cabinets are well arranged and kept clean all the time.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum WSET Level 3 or CMS Certified
• Tertiary Education or Equivalent.
• Basic hotel school diploma.
• Good command in written and spoken English.

Desirable

• Should have over one year experience in a similar position.
• Additional foreign language

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.