Junior Sommelier

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination resort complex in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Junior Sommelier to join its team. You will help shape guest experiences by supporting wine service, storage and mise en place while developing your wine knowledge and helping guests choose wines that suit their meal.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with receiving, storing, organizing and replenishing wines across assigned outlets.
• Prepare wine-service mise en place and maintain wine-service equipment and areas.
• Present and serve wines according to approved procedures and guidance.
• Maintain accurate wine-list information and report availability changes promptly.
• Develop wine knowledge and support guest recommendations, pairings and responsible selling.
• Communicate guest questions and service issues to the Sommelier, Head Sommelier or Restaurant Management.
• Take part in wine tastings and training while following responsible alcohol service, company policies, brand standards, SOPs and health and safety requirements.

Required profile

• Wine studies or a recognized wine qualification preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience in a restaurant or wine service environment is an advantage.
• Good command of English.
• Strong guest-service and communication skills, with a guest-focused approach.
• Strong interest in selling and upselling, with the ability to make appropriate wine recommendations.
• Effective teamwork and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Attention to detail, proper wine storage and handling, and composure during busy periods.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts according to operational needs.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site.
• Uniform and laundry service (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development, task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad, and a multicultural international environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities, access to the online wellness platform, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and associate benefits worldwide.