Food & Beverage
Sommelier — Global Hiring Overview
Sommeliers curate and run the wine program at fine-dining restaurants, luxury hotels, and resort properties.
Median Salary
$78.0k
$56.2k – $109k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
1.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+12%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for sommeliers in the global hospitality market is robust. Hospitality employers report a 12% year-on-year increase in Sommelier mandates, driven by restaurant openings, premium F&B growth, and rising bar and beverage culture.
Salary Trend
Sommelier compensation typically falls between $56.2k and $109k, with experienced sommeliers in the global hospitality market commanding $109k+ at luxury hotels, premium restaurant groups, and flagship resort properties. Total compensation often includes service charge, accommodation, transport, meals on duty, performance incentives, and relocation support.
Career Path
Sommeliers typically progress to Restaurant Manager, F&B Manager roles, or into F&B leadership, restaurant ownership, and multi-outlet management across the global hiring hospitality market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Curate and update the wine list
- •Pair wine with menus and host wine dinners
- •Manage cellar and inventory
- •Train service team on wine
Qualifications
- •Court of Master Sommeliers / WSET Level 3+
- •3+ years sommelier experience
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Sommelier jobs by city
Sommelier jobs in Dubai
3.2K openings · $101k
Sommelier jobs in Abu Dhabi
2.6K openings · $99.8k
Sommelier jobs in Sharjah
1.9K openings · $85.8k
Sommelier jobs in Doha
2.5K openings · $101k
Sommelier jobs in Riyadh
2.4K openings · $89.7k
Sommelier jobs in Jeddah
2.2K openings · $85.8k
Sommelier jobs in Muscat
1.8K openings · $81.9k
Sommelier jobs in Manama
1.7K openings · $85.8k
Sommelier jobs in Kuwait City
1.9K openings · $93.6k
Sommelier salary insights
Hiring by venue type
Hotels hiring Sommeliers
Hotels — full-service, business, midscale, and chain — form the largest hiring base in hospitality globally
Luxury Hotels hiring Sommeliers
Five-star and ultra-luxury hotels hire across rooms, F&B, spa, and guest relations to Forbes / LQA standards
Boutique Hotels hiring Sommeliers
Boutique and lifestyle hotels recruit design-led, service-first hospitality talent across rooms and F&B
Resorts hiring Sommeliers
Resorts run large hospitality teams across rooms, F&B, spa, recreation, and events at destination properties
Beach Resorts hiring Sommeliers
Beach resorts hire across rooms, F&B, beach club, recreation, and watersports at coastal destinations
Mountain Resorts hiring Sommeliers
Mountain and ski resorts hire across rooms, F&B, recreation, and seasonal hospitality teams
Restaurants hiring Sommeliers
Restaurants — casual, premium, and fine-dining — hire across kitchen, service, and bar functions
Fine Dining Restaurants hiring Sommeliers
Fine-dining and Michelin-aspirant restaurants recruit elite kitchen brigades and service teams
Fast Food Chains hiring Sommeliers
QSR and fast-food chains hire crew, shift managers, and unit managers at scale across markets
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Sommelier in the global hospitality market is around $78.0k, typically ranging from $56.2k to $109k based on experience, brand, and the type of hospitality employer.