Job Summary
This is a unique opportunity to work in a professional environment; in one of the best fine dining venues in Malta, Under Grain, a one Michelin star restaurant that is part of the AX Group Privilege brand. A rare chance to join a talented team in which you will be challenged to learn and develop your skills through persistence to achieve perfection. You will be involved in the day-to-day operation and the preparation and delivery of exclusive high-end events with no equivalent on the island.
Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain an outstanding and diverse wine list aligned with the restaurant’s culinary
- vision.
- Provide expert wine service and pairings to guests, elevating their dining experience.
- Train and mentor, the front-of-house team in wine knowledge and service standards.
- Manage wine inventory, ordering, storage, and stock rotation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with wine producers, suppliers, and distributors.
- Organize wine tastings, guest events, and promotional wine activities.
- Monitor wine sales and contribute to beverage revenue targets.
- Ensure compliance with licensing laws, health and safety, and hygiene standards.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sommelier role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or head sommelier position.
- Extensive experience in fine-dining or Michelin-starred environments.
- WSET Level 3 or higher (Advanced Certificate required; Diploma preferred).
- Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers or equivalent is highly desirable.
- Exceptional wine knowledge across old and new world regions, vintages, varietals, and food
- pairings.
- Strong leadership and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and guest service abilities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle high service volumes gracefully.
- Proficiency in POS and inventory management systems.
[job_type]Full Time[/job_type]