Sommelier

Constance Halaveli, our prestigious luxury resort destination in the Maldives, is seeking an experienced and passionate Sommelier to join our distinguished food and beverage team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to lead our wine and beverage programme, delivering outstanding experiences to our discerning international guests whilst working in a world-class resort environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in wine service, curation, and hospitality, working collaboratively with our culinary and service teams to elevate the guest experience.
Lead the development, curation, and management of the resort’s wine and spirits collection.
Ensure optimal storage conditions and maintain accurate inventory control.
Provide expert wine and beverage recommendations to guests.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge of wine regions, grape varietals, production methods, and flavour profiles.
Enhance guests’ dining experiences through personalised beverage recommendations.
Conduct wine and food pairing consultations with the culinary team.
Create memorable gastronomic experiences through well-matched pairings.
Oversee daily wine service operations.
Maintain the highest standards of presentation and service excellence.
Manage and organise the wine cellar.
Ensure proper cataloguing, stock rotation, and accessibility of all beverages.
Create, update, and maintain detailed wine lists.
Align wine offerings with the resort’s philosophy and guest preferences.
Train, mentor, and develop junior sommeliers and service staff.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
Conduct regular wine tastings and educational sessions for staff and guests.
Promote wine knowledge and appreciation across the resort.
Analyse guest preferences and feedback to refine beverage offerings.
Collaborate with the Food & Beverage management team to optimise profitability.
Maintain exceptional service quality while achieving financial objectives.
Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and responsible alcohol service practices.
Support the team during service hours in a fast-paced luxury resort environment.
Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and a hands-on approach to operations.
Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 certification or equivalent professional qualification - Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Sommelier in fine dining or luxury hospitality establishments - Comprehensive knowledge of wine regions, grape varieties, production methods, and flavour profiles across major wine-producing countries
Proven expertise in wine list development, cellar management, and inventory control.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage guests and colleagues at all levels.
Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience in wine and food pairing consultation.
In-depth knowledge of spirits, cocktails, and other beverage categories.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented luxury resort environment.
Adaptable to a tropical island lifestyle and working environment.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 certification or higher.
Master of Wine qualification.
Experience training, coaching, and mentoring junior sommeliers.
Familiarity with wine management software and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
Knowledge of Asian wine markets and emerging wine regions.
Experience working in high-volume service environments.
Multilingual communication skills.
Participation in sommelier competitions or recognised industry achievements.

Experience
3-5 yrs

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No