Assistant Restaurant Manager- Sommelier Job, Caribbean

Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier

Elevate the Guest Experience in a Luxury Hospitality Environment

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier to join a prestigious luxury hospitality operation. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier who thrives in delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading high-performing teams, and managing world-class wine programmes.

As Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier, you will play a key role in overseeing daily restaurant operations while acting as the resident wine expert. The successful Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier will be responsible for maintaining outstanding service standards, developing beverage offerings, and creating memorable dining experiences for discerning guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of a high-end restaurant operation.

• Lead service delivery on the floor and ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.

• Curate and maintain an extensive wine programme aligned with luxury dining standards.

• Provide expert wine recommendations, food pairings, and tableside service.

• Manage wine inventory, cellar organisation, supplier relationships, and procurement.

• Conduct beverage cost analysis and implement profitability initiatives.

• Deliver ongoing wine education and training to service teams.

• Mentor, coach, and develop supervisors, servers, bartenders, and other team members.

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and food handling standards.

• Collaborate with culinary leadership on wine dinners, tasting menus, and special events.

• Monitor operational standards, guest feedback, and service quality across all outlets.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar management role within luxury hospitality.

• WSET Level 2 or equivalent wine qualification preferred.

• Strong wine knowledge and a genuine passion for food and beverage excellence.

• Proven leadership, coaching, and team development skills.

• Excellent communication and guest engagement abilities.

• Strong organisational, administrative, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and hospitality management systems.

• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic hospitality environment.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier is a confident leader with exceptional wine expertise and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction. You will be equally comfortable managing operational performance, training teams, and delivering personalised luxury service. This Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier opportunity is perfect for a hospitality professional seeking to advance their career within an award-winning environment focused on excellence.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager – Sommelier looking for your next career move within luxury hospitality, we would love to hear from you.

The Next Steps

Interested? Simply apply with your CV/Resume, and the New Recruits team will reach out for a confidential pre‑screening discussion. We will explore your background, your culinary philosophy, and your aspirations to ensure the ideal match. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams.

About New Recruits International Ltd.

Founded in 2020, our agency specialises in recruiting elite talent across construction, engineering, hospitality, and corporate support throughout the Caribbean and the Americas. We are driven by passion, quality, integrity, collaboration, and discretion, consistently matching exceptional professionals with world‑class opportunities.

New Recruits International is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.