Junior Sommelier

Role summary

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The Junior Sommelier supports the beverage and restaurant teams by recommending wines, explaining pairings, taking care of wine service, maintaining cellar organization, and helping deliver an enjoyable dining experience. Candidates should have a genuine interest in wine, strong communication and guest-service skills, and preferably previous experience in a luxury hotel, restaurant, or resort. Basic knowledge of grape varieties, regions, food pairing, and wine-service standards is expected. A relevant wine qualification, such as WSET, is advantageous. The successful candidate should be polished, attentive, physically fit, comfortable working flexible shifts, and willing to work as part of a multicultural team in a remote island environment.

About the employer

W Maldives is a luxury private-island resort operated by Marriott International under its W Hotels brand. Located in the North Ari Atoll, the resort combines contemporary design, vibrant restaurants and bars, overwater and beach villas, watersports, wellness facilities, and the energetic, unconventional style associated with W Hotels. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and career opportunities across many countries. At W Maldives, associates work in an international resort environment focused on personalized service, memorable dining, and high guest engagement. Employees commonly receive resort-based benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, service charge eligibility, training, and opportunities for internal career development, although exact benefits depend on the employment offer and local regulations.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers strong employment opportunities in luxury resorts, especially in food and beverage, culinary operations, housekeeping, guest services, diving, watersports, engineering, and wellness. Resort islands are usually self-contained, with staff accommodation, dining facilities, recreation areas, and transport arranged by the employer. Maldivian culture is shaped by Islamic traditions, South Asian influences, fishing, family life, and a strong connection to the sea. Staff should dress respectfully when visiting local islands and follow restrictions on alcohol and public behavior outside resorts. Life is peaceful but remote, with limited shopping and entertainment compared with major cities. Overseas employees generally need an employer-sponsored work visa or work permit; the company normally manages the application after arrival and hiring approval. Candidates should confirm passport, medical, contract, insurance, flight, accommodation, and repatriation terms before relocating.