The Junior Sommelier supports the restaurant beverage team by presenting wine lists, recommending wines, taking orders, serving beverages, and maintaining proper storage and presentation standards. Candidates should have relevant restaurant or wine-service experience, strong knowledge of wines and food pairing, good communication skills, and a genuine interest in hospitality. Formal wine qualifications such as WSET Level 1 or 2 are beneficial but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide polished, attentive service, work confidently with international guests, meet Ritz-Carlton service standards, and cooperate effectively with colleagues during busy dining periods. Flexibility, professional grooming, product knowledge, and a willingness to continue learning are important.
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, International Financial Centre is a luxury hotel located in Dubai’s business district, close to Downtown Dubai and major corporate, shopping, and cultural attractions. It is part of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a globally recognised Marriott International luxury brand known for personalised service, elegant accommodation, refined dining, and exceptionally high operating standards. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, and visitors attending events in the DIFC area. Its restaurants and lounges place strong emphasis on premium food and beverage experiences, making it a suitable environment for developing wine-service expertise. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate discretion, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and genuine guest care while working as part of a diverse international hospitality team.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering extensive opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, aviation, and luxury services. The culture combines Arab traditions, Islamic values, and a highly international lifestyle. Dubai is modern, busy, and well connected, with excellent restaurants, beaches, shopping, entertainment, and public transport, although housing and daily expenses can be high. Most hospitality employees are sponsored by their employer, who normally arranges an employment visa, medical examination, Emirates ID, and work permit. Employers may also provide accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, and annual-flight benefits, depending on the contract. Candidates should verify salary, service charge, working hours, accommodation, leave, probation, and visa terms before accepting an offer. Professional English is widely used; additional languages are helpful.
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