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Head Sommelier
The Xara Collection in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Head Sommelier to join their team on a full-time basis.
Overview:
Are you passionate about creative, modern cooking that is delivered with real personality and truly world-class hospitality? Then we invite you to join the Xara Collection as a Head Sommelier.
The De Mondion is a family-owned, unique and vibrant One Michelin Star restaurant, set atop the Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offering breath-taking views of the island.
The group’s diversified portfolio comprises the award-winning fine dining de Mondion perched on Mdina’s bastions, the cozy al fresco Trattoria located in the palace’s courtyard but as well, catering services, and hr Xara Lodge, an events center just outside Mdina. The common thread: we pride ourselves in featuring cuisine that is second to none and focuses not only on the quality of its dishes but as well on innovation and experience.
Are you passionate about creative, modern cooking that is delivered with real personality and truly world class hospitality? Then we invite you to join us as a Sommelier in our newly fine dining restaurant.
About the role:
You will be the restaurant’s expert on wine while ensuring a five-star service to our patrons.
We are seeking a thorough professional who is adept at new wine trends and makes recommendations with confidence and passion
As a Sommelier, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complete meal experiences.
You will be responsible of creating and updating the wine list in coordination with the F&B Manager, as well as ensuring all beverages are stored securely.
You will share your knowledge through informative training of the outlet team members and management
Qualifications
Prior experience as a Sommelier would be preferable.
A vast knowledge of wine, and the willingness to learn
A strong background in front-of-house roles
A knowledge of the wine-making process, as well as the regions of different types of wine
Proven understanding of the order of service and the running of a fine-dining restaurant
Customer-focused approach with excellent customer service skills
The Xara Collection:
Forming part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Xara Palace is a unique Boutique Hotel hidden away in the heart of the Medieval fortified City, of Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, and surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux is a truly unique establishment offering unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, full of charm and character, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux incorporated their exclusive, Michelin Star restaurant, the de Mondion, into the bastion walls – with breathtaking views of the island. It also operates a causal restaurant, Trattoria AD 1530 in the Piazza, in the front of the hotel, offering casual dining in a picturesque setting as well as the Xara Lodge, the only purpose-built multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Whether our guests are after a honeymoon, a wedding, a cultural stay, or simply an exclusive getaway, The Xara Palace has it all. Our promise to our guests centres on impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel or any of our venues, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable experience in Malta.
