- Employment
- Seasonal
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
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
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
About Cerulean
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