Sommelier / Sommelière

About Uniworld

We are a value-driven company committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. As specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in crafting an exceptional guest experience, characterized by warmth, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

Your Life Onboard

Life onboard is defined by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Unlike larger passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically accommodate between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships cultivate a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, embrace new ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the forefront of our efforts.

Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences that resonate with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams form the essence of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and a positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire one another to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.

Your Profile

Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, where openness and teamwork come naturally to you. Hospitality is ingrained in your character; you are warm, attentive, and professionally presented while prioritizing the wellbeing of others and approaching every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In all that you do, you focus on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.

Your Responsibilities

• Welcome and bid farewell to all guests visiting any venue, engaging them in meaningful conversations.
• Deliver professional, friendly, and knowledgeable wine and beverage service in all onboard venues, including food pairings, decanting, and traditional wine service.
• Provide friendly, efficient, and professional service across all food and beverage venues and areas onboard.
• Host wine tastings and presentations, engaging guests with meaningful conversations and expert recommendations.
• Ensure mise en place of glassware, cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene across all F&B areas in accordance with Uniworld and HACCP standards.
• Manage the wine program: update wine lists weekly, oversee vintages and pricing, and control beverage costs and revenues.
• Supervise and maintain beverage stocks, deliveries, vinotheque, wine cellar, and wine shop.
• Support the restaurant team with waiter duties, guest requests, and by sharing wine knowledge during daily briefings.

Specific Requirements

• Supervise and maintain beverage stocks, deliveries, vinotheque, wine cellar, and wine shop.
• Enhance the guest experience and drive revenue growth by applying “up-selling” techniques, listening to guest preferences, and making tailored suggestions.
• Ensure adherence to GRC rules regarding maximum working hours and accurate recordkeeping.
• Manage your work according to daily program times and events.
• Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season set-up.
• Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Your Future with Uniworld

You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued and responsibility is shared from an early stage. Our ships navigate across Europe, providing you with the opportunity to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More significantly, you’ll be part of a company where your contributions have a tangible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Note: Due to legal requirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.