Sommelier at Sige Relais Chateaux

Mdina, Northern Region, Malta -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Wine Curation, Wine Pairing, Tableside Service, Wine Education, Inventory Management, Stock Rotation, Cellar Organization, Purchasing, Supplier Liaison, Menu Collaboration, Guest Service, Communication, Compliance, Fine Dining Experience, Wine Knowledge

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Join the Xara Palace Family! Are excellence and team spirit part of your DNA? Are you looking at opening up a new world in upscale hospitality and taking your career to the next level? The Xara family is growing and is on the lookout for passionate and inspiring team players to be part of our history and share our values. Job Description De Mondion, the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in Mdina, is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable 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 restaurant’s curated wine list and creating exceptional wine pairings that complement our contemporary Mediterranean tasting menus. Key Responsibilities Curate and maintain the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring a balanced selection of international and regional wines. Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings aligned with the restaurant’s tasting menus. Deliver professional tableside wine service including presentation, decanting, and proper serving techniques. Educate guests on wine characteristics, regions, vintages, and producers. Manage wine inventory, stock rotation, and cellar organisation. Assist in purchasing and liaising with wine suppliers and distributors. Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal wine pairings. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations. Qualifications Requirements Previous experience as a Sommelier or Assistant Sommelier in a fine-dining or Michelin-starred environment. Strong knowledge of international wine regions, grape varieties, and food pairing principles. Formal wine certification (e.g., WSET Level 3+, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent) is preferred. Excellent communication and guest-service skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard hospitality environment. Strong organisational and inventory management skills. Fluency in English; additional languages are considered an asset. Additional Information Full Time Job Hospitality and Leisure Michelin Star; Fine Dining Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Department: Food & Beverages

How To Apply:

Incase you would like to apply to this job directly from the source, please click here

Responsibilities

The Sommelier will be responsible for curating and maintaining the restaurant’s international and regional wine list, providing expert recommendations and pairings for tasting menus. Key duties include delivering professional tableside wine service, educating guests, and managing inventory and cellar organization.