Job Title: Head Sommelier

Company: Accor

Location: Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa sea & spa, Manama, Bahrain

Job Type: Full Time

Company Description

"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"


Job Description
As Head Sommelier, you will oversee all aspects of our wine program, from curation and cellar management to staff education and guest engagement. You'll work closely with our culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure our wine offerings complement our menu and reflect our standards of excellence.

What you will be doing:
Curate and maintain a dynamic, diverse, and balanced wine list
Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships
Lead wine service during service hours, providing expert guidance to guests

Train and mentor FOH staff in wine knowledge and service

Plan and host tastings, pairing dinners, and wine-focused events

Monitor and maintain cellar organization and stock control

Ensure full compliance with licensing laws and health & safety regulations

Handle guest feedback and resolve any issues to maintain a high level of service.

Qualifications
Your experience and skills include:
Minimum 3–5 years of sommelier experience in a fine-dining or high-end hospitality environment

Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers (or equivalent) preferred

Deep knowledge of global wine regions, producers, and vintages

Exceptional palate, communication skills, and table-side presence

Proven ability to lead, inspire, and educate a team

Passion for hospitality and a guest-first mindset


Additional Information
Your Team & Working Enviroment:
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa is 5 star Luxury Hotel with 262 Luxury Rooms & Suites Including 1 Royal Suite, 6 Opera Suites, 21 Prestige Suites, 32 Club Millesime Rooms, 202 Luxury Rooms, 5 Restaurant & 4 Bars, 1 Grand Ballroom, 2 Meeting Rooms, Beach Club, Kids Club and the first Thalassa Spa in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC)

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Posted: 03/06/2025