Our client, a well-established fine dining restaurant and steakhouse in St. Julian's, is looking to recruit a Senior Waiter / Sommelier to join its front-of-house team. This senior hospitality role is central to delivering an exceptional food and beverage experience, combining attentive table service with expert wine knowledge.

The successful candidate will provide wine recommendations and food and wine pairings, maintain deep menu knowledge to guide guests, prepare tables to a premium standard, and coordinate closely with the kitchen to keep service running smoothly. Guest complaints are handled professionally, and food safety standards are maintained at all times.

This is a full-time, on-site position suited to an experienced hospitality professional with extensive premium restaurant experience, strong wine knowledge, and the confidence to mentor junior team members in a fine dining or steakhouse environment.

• Deliver exceptional food and beverage service in a professional, attentive, and friendly manner.
• Provide wine recommendations and food and wine pairings to guests.
• Maintain thorough menu knowledge to guide and educate guests.
• Prepare tables to a premium fine dining standard.
• Coordinate closely with the kitchen to ensure smooth, well-timed service.
• Resolve guest complaints professionally and follow up as needed.
• Mentor and support junior waiting staff.
• Comply with food safety standards at all times.

• Extensive experience in a premium restaurant environment.
• Strong wine knowledge with proven food and wine pairing expertise.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Understanding of fine dining and steakhouse operations.
• Fluent English required.
• Reliable, professionally presented, and able to work as part of a team.

• Fine dining service standards.
• Wine presentation and service.
• Menu knowledge and guest education.
• Leadership and mentoring of junior staff.
• Food safety compliance knowledge.

• Formal sommelier training or certification is considered an advantage.
• Experience working in a premium steakhouse or fine dining restaurant.

Fluent English is required. Maltese candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Opportunity to work in a premier fine dining establishment.
• Professional, supportive working environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Collaboration with experienced hospitality professionals.

Career progression opportunities are available for candidates who demonstrate strong performance and leadership within the team.

Our client is a leading fine dining and steakhouse restaurant operating in St. Julian's, Malta, known for delivering a premium dining experience in one of Malta's busiest tourism districts.

Outreach Recruitment Ltd is a Malta-based recruitment agency connecting employers with qualified local and international talent across hospitality, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, engineering, maritime, and other industries.

If you have extensive fine dining experience and strong wine knowledge, apply online today. We aim to respond to all applications within 3–5 business days.

What does a Senior Waiter / Sommelier do in this role?
This Senior Waiter / Sommelier role delivers fine dining food and beverage service at a St. Julian's restaurant, including wine recommendations, food and wine pairings, table preparation, and mentoring junior waiting staff.

Is this job full-time or part-time?
This is a full-time, on-site position.

Do I need wine and sommelier experience to apply?
Yes, strong wine knowledge with proven food and wine pairing expertise is required for this role.

Is this role suitable for candidates new to fine dining?
No, this is a senior position that requires extensive experience in a premium restaurant environment.

Do I need to speak Maltese to apply?
Fluent English is required. Maltese candidates are encouraged to apply, but Maltese is not a strict requirement.

How do I apply for this Senior Waiter / Sommelier job in St. Julian's?
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