MANDARIN ORIENTAL PARIS is looking for a Sommelier to join our Camelia restaurant team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Paris embodies the spirit of the Paris of today and tomorrow. This oasis of tranquillity vibrates to the rhythm of fashion and artistic creation, sublimated by the legendary service of the Mandarin Oriental group. The hotel boasts 135 rooms, Restaurant Le Camélia, Bar 8 and one of the most beautiful and extensive Spas in Paris.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Paris within the Camelia restaurant team, the sommelier is in charge of overseeing the Mandarin Oriental hotel's wine cellar and serving beverages at Camelia Restaurant. He is expected to continuously refine his expertise and expand his skills in an ongoing pursuit of innovation.

As Sommelier, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Take wine orders and provide personalized advice to clients based on their chosen dishes
• Ensure the quality of beverage service in the restaurant
• Oversee the management and organization of the wine cellar
• Maintain and prepare sommelier equipment
• Ensure excellence in customer service throughout the service period

As Sommelier, we expect from you: 

• Hospitality education with a specialization in sommellerie
• Previous experience in a luxury restaurant is a plus
• Knowledge of wine regions
• Excellent service and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and enthusiasm
• Impeccable appearance
• Discretion and courtesy
• Fluent in English

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

Local benefits

• 13th month (from 4 months' seniority in the 1st year)
• 100% public transport reimbursement
• Mutual insurance 60% covered

“This job advert is published on behalf of SH Management, owner of Mandarin Oriental, Paris”