Sommelier / Sommelieress

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 creating an exceptional guest experience characterized by warmth, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.

Your Life Onboard

Life onboard is shaped by our commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the center of everything we do.

On the river, we share our passion for hospitality and travel, collectively crafting memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

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

Your Profile

Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams. Openness and teamwork come naturally to you.

Hospitality is at your core. Warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you prioritize others’ well-being and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In all your endeavors, you remain focused 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 onboard.
• Host wine tastings and presentations, engaging guests with meaningful conversation and expert recommendations.
• Ensure mise en place of glassware, cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene in all F&B areas in line 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 sharing wine knowledge in 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

Joining us means becoming part of a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is encouraged from the outset. Our ships sail across Europe, providing opportunities for travel and growth 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 importantly, you will contribute to a company where your input has a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared dedication 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 both internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.