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 defined by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically host between 100 and 160 guests, enabling more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships cultivate a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support each other, embrace fresh ideas, and pursue operational efficiency, always aligning our mission with every endeavor.

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

Our diverse teams form the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We view travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by our strong commitment to sustainability and making 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 thrive in inclusive collaborations across diverse teams, where openness and teamwork come naturally to you.

Hospitality lies at your core; warm and attentive, you prioritize the wellbeing of others, approaching every task with a positive and proactive attitude.

Your focus on quality aligns 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 across 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, cleanliness, tidiness, and hygiene across 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 contribute wine knowledge during daily briefings.

Specific Requirements

• Enhance the guest experience and drive revenue growth by implementing “up selling” techniques, actively 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 schedules and events.
• Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season setup.
• 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 your ideas are valued and responsibilities are shared from the outset. Our ships sail across Europe, providing you 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 than that, you will be part of a company where your contributions make a visible 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 the EU/EEA/CH. Internal and external candidates are welcome. The position is based on our European ships.