Job Description
Junior Sommelier | Luxury Hotel | Malta
An exciting opportunity for a JUNIOR SOMMELIER to join the Food and Beverage team of a luxury hotel in Malta.
We are currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Junior Sommelier for a prestigious luxury hotel in Malta. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who has developed a strong interest and knowledge of wine and would like to continue building a career within a high-end international hospitality environment.
Important Visa Information
Candidates requiring a work and residence visa for Malta should carefully consider the following information before applying:
- The visa application process is approximately 6 to 8 months
- The approximate visa cost is EUR 2,500
- Visa costs are payable in stages throughout the application process
Candidates applying from overseas must therefore be prepared for the extended visa processing period and associated visa expenses.
Junior Sommelier – Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering professional, personalised wine and beverage service to guests in accordance with luxury hospitality standards
- Assisting guests with wine selections and providing knowledgeable recommendations based on their preferences and chosen dishes
- Advising on suitable food and wine pairings to enhance the overall dining experience
- Welcoming and engaging with guests in a professional, confident and warm manner
- Developing a strong understanding of the wine selection, grape varieties, vintages, wine regions and styles available within the operation
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of wines, beverages, menu items and food pairing principles
- Supporting senior sommeliers and the wider Food and Beverage team during daily restaurant service
- Assisting with the professional presentation, handling and service of wines
- Ensuring wines and beverages are served correctly and according to appropriate service standards
- Supporting the preparation of restaurants and service areas before and during service
- Communicating effectively with restaurant colleagues, management and kitchen teams
- Ensuring guest requests and preferences are handled efficiently and professionally
- Maintaining excellent grooming, personal presentation and hygiene standards at all times
- Following established operational, hygiene and service procedures
- Contributing positively to the overall guest experience and maintaining consistently high levels of service
- Taking opportunities to expand wine knowledge and develop professionally within the sommelier team
- Supporting a culture focused on quality, teamwork, guest satisfaction and continuous improvement
Junior Sommelier: Requirements
To be considered for this Junior Sommelier position, candidates should demonstrate genuine enthusiasm for wine, gastronomy and luxury hospitality.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience within fine dining, luxury hotels, premium restaurants or high-end hospitality environments
- Previous Food and Beverage service experience with exposure to wine service
- A genuine passion for wine, food and gastronomy
- Solid knowledge of wines, including major grape varieties, styles and wine-producing regions
- Good understanding of food and wine pairing principles
- Confidence when discussing wines and making recommendations to guests
- WSET certification or equivalent professional wine education will be considered a strong advantage
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong guest engagement skills and the ability to provide personalised service
- A professional and guest-focused approach
- Strong attention to detail
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional during busy restaurant service periods
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural Food and Beverage team
- Excellent personal presentation and grooming standards
- Reliable and responsible attitude towards work
- Willingness to continue learning and developing professional wine knowledge
- Flexibility to work according to hotel operational requirements, including restaurant service periods
Salary and Benefits
- EUR 17,000 gross per year (approx. ZAR 26000 per month)
- Meals included
- Annual paid leave
- Malta residence ID card
How to Apply
To apply for the Junior Sommelier | Luxury Hotel | Malta position, please submit your updated CV highlighting your relevant Food and Beverage, restaurant, hotel and wine service experience.
Your CV should clearly include your most recent employment history, dates of employment, key responsibilities and relevant hospitality experience.
Candidates who have completed WSET certification or other recognised wine training should ensure this information is clearly included under the education or professional qualifications section of their CV.
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements of the position will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
