Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, part of the LVMH Group, is a charming guesthouse in the heart of the Portofino. Its celebrated restaurant, DaV Mare, embodies all the pleasures of piazzetta living through refined cuisine, curated in partnership with the 3-Michelin-star Cerea family. Awash with nautical spirit, our gem on the Italian Riviera celebrates the art of Ligurian living in its purest form.
We are looking for a Head Sommelier to join our team.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality and comfortable with challenges. He/She is willing to provide authentic and luxury experiences, demonstrating care, confidence, curiosity and community.
Reports to Head Sommelier.
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Fulfil the operations of the Food & Beverage outlet
- Monitor all aspects of the customers' experience, from the restaurant layout before they arrive to the experience they receive during the service. Act to enhance a flawless service and anticipate Guests’ needs
- Establish and maintain good relationships with all Guests and handle requests and enquiries
- Inventory and requisitions
- Assist in monitoring stock levels and ordering replacement deliveries. Avoid any waste and capable to control beverage margins;
- Contribute to the achievement of the economic targets
Requirements
Competencies required:
- Sommelier Association membership degree appreciated (AIS or WSET)
- Fluent in English and Italian
- Previous professional experience within the same role in a luxury environment
- Passion for service and ambition to grow professionally
Other requirements:
- Effective communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability
- Collaboration: be able and willing to work as a team player
- Drive results: provide genuine and consistent high levels of service by anticipating and exceeding expectations of guests and colleagues
- Global perspective: treat each other with respect and inclusiveness regardless of position, level or background
- HACCP certification
Benefits
Belmond and you:
- We offer seasonal Labour contract according to C.C.N.L. Settore Turismo - Level 2, Head Sommelier
- Start date: July 2025 to End date: January 2026, with the aim of a continuous collaboration over subsequent seasons at Splendido Mare and a career path.
- Monthly gross salary around € 2.500 separate payslip for 13°,14° and TFR
- Monthly welfare incentive based on quality goals + welcome bonus
- Accomodation in our staff house including breakfast
- Bus ticket as benefit for the contract period, staff cantine
- Discovering Belmond programme, which offers team members complimentary accommodation at Belmond hotels, discounted rates for our trains, cruises and safaris, and discounted food and beverages
About Belmond:
- Belmond has been a pioneer of exceptional luxury travel since 1976. Its portfolio extends across 24 countries with 46 remarkable properties.The essence of the Belmond brand is built upon its heritage, craftsmanship and genuine, authentic service. We treasure history while looking to the future. We embrace community spirit and believe in responsible, sustainable tourism.
- Belmond is part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton.
- Belmond is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.