Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino is looking for a Senior Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team, for season 2026.
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 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, Costa Navarino is located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breath-taking landscapes in the Mediterranean, and 45 minutes’ drive from Kalamata International Airport. The beachfront resort comprises of 99 suites and villas, all with outdoor terraces and sea views, along with seven restaurants and bars.
About the job
Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino within the Food & Beverage Department in Pylos, Messenia, Greece, the Senior Sommelier supports the Head of Wines in delivering an exceptional wine experience, leading by example on the floor, mentoring Sommeliers, and ensuring operational excellence, cost control, and guest satisfaction. The Senior Sommelier reports to the Head of Wines.
As Senior Sommelier, you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Support the Head of Wines in leading the sommelier function during service, ensuring consistent service excellence, strong team performance, and exceptional guest satisfaction. Assist the Head of Wines with administrative duties.
- Drive kind and generous service by role-modelling respectful, professional behavior towards both guests and colleagues, while maintaining daily communication with F&B and Culinary colleagues.
- Demonstrate outstanding food and wine knowledge, confidently recommending and pairing wines, supporting wine list execution, and enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Mentor Sommeliers, assist with the wine training and development of the F&B Service and Bar colleagues and support ongoing learning initiatives.
- Support operational controls including beverage charging accuracy, stock management, cellar organization, and preparation for monthly stock takes, while ensuring compliance with Mandarin Oriental standards and budgets.
- Attend required meetings and report maintenance issues.
As Senior Sommelier, we expect from you:
- Valid EU Passport or Hellenic Residence Permit.
- Sommelier certification is mandatory.
- Experience in a similar role.
- Fluency 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.
- Task force opportunities across the Group of Mandarin Oriental. Depending on your role, you may have the opportunities to be selected as a Cultural Exchange Ambassador. CEAs help to spread our unique Oriental heritage and act as role models, demonstrating how Colleagues will work together to deliver on our vision, mission and philosophies.
- Accommodation and laundry of linen.
- Three complimentary meals per day at our Colleague restaurant.
- Uniform and laundry of uniform.
- Private Medical Insurance.
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