Senior Sommelier

Are you passionate about creative, modern cooking that is delivered with real personality and truly world-class hospitality? Then we invite you to join the Xara Collection as a Senior Sommelier.

The De Mondion is a family-owned, unique and vibrant One Michelin Star restaurant, set atop the Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offering breath-taking views of the island.

About the role:

• You will be the restaurant’s expert on wine while ensuring five-star service to our patrons.
• We are seeking a thorough professional who is adept at new wine trends and makes recommendations with confidence and passion.
• As a Senior Sommelier, you will delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complete meal experiences.
• Develop and mentor Sommeliers and front-of-house colleagues.
• Drive beverage revenue through strategic recommendations and upselling.
• You will be responsible for creating and updating the wine list in coordination with the F&B Manager, as well as ensuring all beverages are stored securely.
• You will share your knowledge through informative training of the outlet team members and management. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• You are passionate about wine and have relevant experience in a similar property
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Sommelier within a Michelin-starred or luxury fine dinning environment.
• Formal wine certification (e.g., WSET Level 3+, Court of Master Sommeliers, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring Sommeliers or front-of-house teams.
• Valid Food Handler Licence in accordance with Maltese regulations (maintained at all times).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to maximise beverage revenue.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are considered an asset.
• You have a natural flair for service and delivering a strong service culture, with the ability to motivate and develop others. 

This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to evolve and grow in an award-winning luxury collection, consistently rated among the top restaurants in Malta both for the quality of its service and for the soul-nourishing cuisine, refinement, and excellence that it represents.