Restaurant General Manager & Sommelier
Lead floor operations, train a service-driven team, curate a craft wine program, earn AED 17,000–20,000 per month plus bonus, no uniform, expatriate benefits.
For experienced restaurant leaders with a passion for wine, this role offers a monthly salary of AED 17,000–20,000, tax free, plus tips, bonus, and plenty of benefits. It’s designed for someone who thrives as both a General Manager and a Sommelier, with clear responsibilities and career rewards.
The position is full-time, with a 6-day work week, offering live-out single-status benefits. Alongside financial perks, you’ll get a flight ticket every two years, a service charge, medical insurance, and visa sponsorship—making it an attractive package for ambitious hospitality professionals.
An absence of a corporate script means the working environment is craft-driven, high-volume, and all about service consistency and guest engagement. If you’re a hands-on operator with leadership skills and wine expertise, this job is worth considering.
What Does the Role Involve?
This opportunity puts you at the front where it matters most: leading the floor, overseeing service, and directly impacting guest experience and commercial results. You’ll handle bookings, manage queues, and ensure quick yet refined service.
You’ll be responsible for curating the wine program with a particular emphasis on natural and craft-driven selections. Menu engineering, wine list management, and conducting wine trainings all fall under your mandate.
Stock control, dealing with suppliers, and tracking performance data form key parts of your routine. You’ll lead a team, ensure SOPs are followed, handle financials, and solve guest issues in real time.
Your daily workflow is varied—one moment you’re teaching the team about wine, the next you’re reviewing financials or resolving a guest complaint. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, ensuring no two days feel the same.
For those seeking variety and front-line engagement, this role delivers a balance between daily hands-on management and longer-term commercial strategy.
Noteworthy Pros
The compensation package stands out—competitive salary, tax-free earnings, tips, bonus, healthcare, visa, and flights, packaged with the freedom of no uniform and a stylish dress code.
Staff training, menu influence, and a service-driven ethos create a strong platform for personal growth while keeping the work inventive and rewarding.
Potential Cons
The high standards and volume mean long hours, a demanding pace, and frequent pressure points, especially during peak service times. This is not a role for those seeking a routine, corporate-style work environment.
With a 6-day work week and single-status position, work-life balance might be a consideration for some candidates.
Our Verdict
If you’re looking for a leadership challenge, love hands-on work, and want to make your mark with a natural wine-focused team, this is a compelling step up. The salary and benefits are strong, the responsibilities are clear, and the professional rewards are significant for those who thrive in independent, service-led hospitality.