About Jumeirah Group and Jumeirah Restaurants

Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise.  Its award- winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. 

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality brand that operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties, comprising beachfront resorts, city hotels, and luxury serviced residences across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. 

Jumeirah Restaurants is a Dubai-based full-service hospitality provider, with an iconic portfolio of acclaimed homegrown brands, specializing in the innovation, nurture and operation of sustainable food and beverage concepts ranging from premium-casual to quick-service restaurants and casual dining venues. Jumeirah Restaurant’s current owned portfolio consists of seven brands including: The Noodle House, Flow, Pai Thai, Trattoria, The Duck Hook, Hillhouse Brasserie, and The Bolt Hole.

In addition to operating its owned venues, Jumeirah Restaurants is responsible for Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts’ dining strategy, acting as a consultative arm for the wealth of exceptional culinary experiences and signature venues across Jumeirah’s portfolio.  

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sommelier to join the team of Pai Thai. The main duties and responsibilities of this role are::

• Demonstrate a commitment to uphold and embody the distinctive hallmarks of Jumeirah's service excellence.
• Control and monitor wine orders, stock, and par levels.
• Pick up wines from stores after thorough order and quantity checks.
• Maintain wine chillers at the correct temperature and keep temperature records.
• Communicate any necessary changes to outlet wine lists and standards in coordination with outlet managers/Beverage Manager.
• Update stock rotation and minimize wastage by managing opened bottles judiciously.
• Ensure all tables are attended during service, focusing on refilling and taking fresh orders throughout.
• Ensure wine cabinets are well-arranged and kept clean at all times and properly label all opened bottles and handle transfers or report spoilage according to set standards.
• Carry out inventories and explain any variances to maintain accurate records.
• Train colleagues on wine knowledge to enhance overall service quality.
• Perform additional tasks assigned by Beverage Managers, including lateral service if required by the team.

About You

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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in English and a second language (Russian, Spanish, German, Arabic or French) would be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a similar role and certified.
• Strong knowledge and a passion for wines and beverages.

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, flights home, life insurance, 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.