De Mondion, the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in Mdina, is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable 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
- Curate and maintain the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring a balanced selection of international and regional wines.
- 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.
- Manage wine inventory, stock rotation, and cellar organisation.
- Assist in purchasing and liaising with wine suppliers and distributors.
- Collaborate with the culinary team to develop seasonal wine pairings.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations.