Junior Sommelier

The Xara Collection in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Junior 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 Junior 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.

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.