- Full-Time
- Permanent
- SOFITEL
- Food & Beverage
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Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa sea & spa, Manama, Bahrain
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Head Sommelier
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
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As Head Sommelier, you will oversee all aspects of our wine program, from curation and cellar management to staff education and guest engagement. You'll work closely with our culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure our wine offerings complement our menu and reflect our standards of excellence.
What you will be doing:
Curate and maintain a dynamic, diverse, and balanced wine list
Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
Lead wine service during service hours, providing expert guidance to guests
Train and mentor FOH staff in wine knowledge and service
Plan and host tastings, pairing dinners, and wine-focused events
Monitor and maintain cellar organization and stock control
Ensure full compliance with licensing laws and health & safety regulations
- Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues to maintain a high level of service.
Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Minimum 3–5 years of sommelier experience in a fine-dining or high-end hospitality environment
Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers (or equivalent) preferred
Deep knowledge of global wine regions, producers, and vintages
Exceptional palate, communication skills, and table-side presence
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and educate a team
Passion for hospitality and a guest-first mindset
Your Team & Working Enviroment:
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is 5 star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurant & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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