Sommelier - Season 2027

About the role

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Sommelier to join its Restaurants, Bars & Experiences team for season 2027. Based in the Pylos area of Messenia, Greece, the Sommelier ensures the highest standards of service and professionalism during guests' meal experience, helps develop an innovative wine program and develops wine knowledge and service skills. The Sommelier reports to the Head of Wines.

Key responsibilities

• Treat guests and colleagues respectfully and provide kind, generous service
• Keep daily line-ups and maintain active communication with the team
• Keep the wine list and wines-by-the-glass suggestions up to date
• Recommend and match wines to dishes for all guests
• Help organise regular wine training for the FOH and bar team
• Make sure all beverages are correctly charged and that processes meet budgeted revenue and profit margins
• Handle ordering, requisitions and returns of unusable beverages, keeping adequate stock levels and MEP
• Work closely with the Purchasing and Logistics Director on quality and cost control
• Store beverages securely, keep the cellar stocked, clean and well organised, and run monthly stock takes
• Cooperate with the Culinary team and attend required internal and hotel meetings
• Keep service and back-of-house areas clean to MOHG standards, report maintenance issues and help with office admin

Required profile

• Valid EU passport or Greek residence permit
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Wine education and professional sommelier qualifications are mandatory
• Fluency in English

What we offer

• Learning and development programmes
• MOstay: complimentary nights and discounted room rates for colleagues and their families
• Health benefits and wellness programmes
• Accommodation and linen laundry, uniform and laundry, three meals a day at the colleague restaurant
• Private medical insurance and task-force opportunities across the group