Junior Sommelier

The Xara Collection in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Junior Sommelier to join their team on a full-time basis. 

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 Junior Sommelier. A similar experience is beneficial however we will provide extensive training. Become part of our family and we'll help you develop your skills in a nurturing environment. Ultimately, your insight, commitment, and pride in your work will make you an integral part of the Xara Family.

About the role:

• You will be the restaurant’s expert on wine while ensuring 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 for 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.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• You are passionate about wine and have relevant experience in a similar property
• You have a good understanding of both new and old-world wines and will be qualified to WSET level 2 or equivalent qualification
• You have a natural flair for service and delivering a strong service culture, with the ability to motivate and develop others.

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to evolve and grow in an award-winning luxury collection, consistently rated among the top restaurants in Malta both for the quality of its service and for the soul-nourishing cuisine, refinement, and excellence that it represents.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Send us your application!

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, Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, 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 guest's centers 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.