Junior Sommelier

De Mondion, the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in Mdina, is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Junior Sommelier to join its award-winning team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in delivering a world-class dining experience by guiding guests through the restaurant’s curated wine list and creating exceptional wine pairings that complement our contemporary Mediterranean tasting menus.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality wine and beverage service.
• Provide expert wine recommendations and pairings aligned with the restaurant’s tasting menus.
• Deliver professional tableside wine service including presentation, decanting, and proper serving techniques.
• Educate guests on wine characteristics, regions, vintages, and producers.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal wine pairings.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Previous experience as a Sommelier in a fine-dining or Michelin-starred environment.
• Strong knowledge of international wine regions, grape varieties, and food pairing principles.
• Basic wine knowledge, formal wine certification (e.g., WSET Level 1or 2) is advantage.
• Excellent communication and guest-service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard hospitality environment.
• Strong organisational and inventory management skills.
• Valid Food Handler Licence in accordance with Maltese regulations (maintained at all times).
• Fluency in English; additional languages are considered an asset.
• Full Time Job
• Hospitality and Leisure
• Hotel, Restaurant and Catering
• Michelin Recommended