- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Hotel Cipriani
Opened in 1958 by Giuseppe Cipriani, Hotel Cipriani is a landmark of Venetian hospitality, set amid gardens on Giudecca Island overlooking the lagoon. Part of Belmond, within the LVMH group, the hotel combines Italian elegance, distinguished gastronomy and attentive, discreet service. As an employer, it offers a setting where hospitality professionals can contribute to a celebrated heritage through roles spanning guest relations, culinary arts, housekeeping and hotel operations. Its distinctive character calls for cultural sensitivity, meticulous attention to detail and collaborative expertise, appealing to individuals who take pride in thoughtful service and the enduring traditions of luxury hospitality.
Hotel Cipriani, a Belmond Hotel, seeks an experienced Sommelier for Oro, its Michelin-starred restaurant, open for dinner service under Chef Vania Ghedini, with creative oversight from Chef Massimo Bottura. This seasonal full-time role runs from early April to early October 2027, with the possibility of returning in subsequent seasons; the five-day workweek includes fixed Sundays and Mondays off. The Sommelier provides personalised wine service, manages the wine list with the Restaurant Manager, trains junior team members, and oversees the cellar and inventories.
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide guests with personalised, attentive wine service.
- Manage the wine list in collaboration with the Restaurant Manager.
- Train junior team members on wine.
- Manage the wine cellar and inventories.
Qualifications
- Several years of experience as a Sommelier in fine-dining or Michelin-starred restaurants.
- Good knowledge of Italian and English.
- Relevant Sommelier certifications.
- Ability to manage the wine cellar profitably and conduct accurate, timely monthly inventories using Excel.
- Non-EU candidates must be eligible to work in Italy when applying.
Skills
Experience
Several years as a Sommelier in fine-dining or Michelin-starred restaurants.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Venice, Veneto, Italy.
Benefits
Company welfare programme; performance bonus upon achievement of the hotel's predefined quality objectives; board and lodging for employees residing outside the municipality of Venice; life insurance and supplementary health insurance; hotel-provided uniform, laundered and pressed by the hotel laundry; extensive in-person and online training through a dedicated platform; access to programmes reserved for Belmond employees.
Culture
Hotel Cipriani’s workplace culture reflects Venetian elegance, discreet service and meticulous attention to detail, with each team contributing to a highly personalised guest experience. Its distinctive setting on the island of Giudecca brings together hospitality expertise and local heritage, placing professionalism, collaboration and respect for tradition at the heart of daily work.
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