Sommelier / Sommelieress

About Uniworld

We are a value-driven company dedicated 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 defined by our commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically accommodate between 100 and 160 guests, fostering more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships cultivate 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.

The river cruise experience reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create 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 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.

With hospitality at your core, you are warm, attentive, and professionally presented. You prioritize others’ well-being and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In all that you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to our 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 in all food and beverage venues and areas onboard.
• Host wine tastings and presentations, engaging guests with meaningful conversation and expert recommendations.
• Ensure mise en place of glassware, maintaining cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene across all F&B areas in compliance 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 in daily briefings.

Specific Requirements

• Enhance the guest experience and drive revenue growth by applying upselling techniques, listening to guest preferences, and making tailored suggestions.
• Ensure adherence to GRC rules on maximum working hours and maintain 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

Join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued and responsibility is shared from the outset. Our ships sail across Europe, offering you the opportunity to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We provide competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More importantly, 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. 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.