Sommelier - Onboard a Cruise Ship

**Hiring Requirements**:

- Extensive working wine knowledge (non-negotiable)
- WSET Level 2, ISG, CMS or SWE certification (one or more required)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience of hotel, resort and/or restaurant beverage service operation is required (four stars and above preferred) or one year experience of cruise ship beverage operations
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent computer software skills (Word; Excel; Outlook etc.)
- Ability to speak and write English fluently
- Proficiency in at least one of the following languages would be an advantage - Spanish, French, Italian or German
- Ability to interact with others in a culturally diverse and dynamic environment
- Extensive knowledge of varying wine and beverage brands, trends and quality
- Knowledge of new and old-world wines, including food and wine pairing, with the capability to conduct wine tasting sessions for large groups
- The ability to train other members of the Food & Beverage Team on making wine recommendations and on correct service standards

**Contract**:

- 6/2 rotations (6 months onboard, followed by 2 months of vacation)
- Shared cabin (with private bathroom facilities)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Contract length: 6 months

**Experience**:

- hotel/restaurant beverage service: 2 years (required)

License/Certification:

- WSET Level 2 or similar (required)

Work Location: In person