Junior Sommelier (m/f/d)

As a Junior Sommelier, you are part of the Sommelier team and support the restaurant service in providing expert wine guidance through active presence in the restaurant and professional guest service.

In close collaboration with the Sommelier team and under the professional guidance of the Diploma or Head Sommelier, you help create a high-quality, authentic, and service-oriented wine experience for our guests. This position is clearly operationally focused.

Your main responsibilities:

Guest Service

• Active participation in the evening service
• Support in wine recommendations for guests, including suggesting appropriate wines to match dishes according to the defined pairing guidelines
• Presentation and service of wine, champagne, and other beverages
• Maintaining a professional, attentive, and service-oriented guest interaction
• Assistance with in-house events, tastings, and special events

Supporting the Sommelier Team

• Mise-en-place tasks, including assisting with maintaining relevant areas (wine cabinets, service areas, glassware)
• Support with bottle handling, refills, and simple control tasks
• Assistance in updating wine lists and informational materials according to the Sommelier team’s instructions

Quality & Standards

• Implementation of defined guest service, quality, and wine standards
• Compliance with hygiene and safety standards in the service area
• Representing the house’s wine philosophy in daily guest interactions

(Further) Development

• Active participation in internal wine training and workshops
• Continuous expansion of expertise in wine and beverage pairing
• Close cooperation with Diploma and Head Sommeliers for professional development

Our requirements for you:

Professional Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional experience in upscale gastronomy service
• Completed training in restaurant or hotel management preferred
• Basic knowledge of wine required; Junior Sommelier training or equivalent further education desirable
• Willingness to further develop expertise in wine and service culture
• Good German and English skills; additional languages desirable

Personal Qualities

• Passion for culinary culture, sensory awareness, and attention to detail
• Hospitality mindset, confident presence, and strong social skills
• Strong communication skills and enjoyment of direct guest interaction
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• Teamwork, flexibility, commitment, responsibility, and customer orientation
• High quality awareness, resilience, and meticulousness
• Enjoyment of varied work and motivation to learn new things

When you work at Familux Resorts, you are not just a number in the system. You are not an employee. You are part of the family!

As a member of our Familux Family, we guarantee you:

• More than just “all-inclusive” (buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks and beverages, even on days off)
• Accommodation in a single room at a favorable rental rate
• Personal tips and participation in the house gratuity
• Sunday bonus – after 1 year of service
• Precise time tracking
• Free participation in the Familux Academy – a training program with 120 courses
• Free use of all hotel facilities (fitness room, indoor pool, outdoor pool, gym, sauna, Wi-Fi, and more)
• Placement of your own children in the kids’ club (during holidays or permanently)
• Discounted hotel stays at our sister hotels year-round, also for family members and friends

Full list of Familux benefits can be found here: Familux Benefits

According to Familux Pay, starting from at least € 2,800 gross for a 45-hour week (overpayment depending on qualifications).

We are convinced that diversity and different perspectives strengthen our team. Every application is reviewed with equal attention and fairness.