Service instructor – sommelier

At Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, ranked in the top 3 worldwide for Hospitality & Leisure Management, we prepare the next generation of innovative industry leaders. Nestled in Marbella, Spain, our private institution blends the elite Swiss model of experiential learning with global hospitality standards.

Consequently, we are seeking an energetic and highly skilled Service Instructor – Sommelier to join our permanent team. In this role, you aren’t just serving; instead, you will actively educate, train, and inspire our students while managing our premium wine operations.

Your primary goal involves actively educating and training students through practical, hands‑on classes. Therefore, you will transmit the essential knowledge, values, and techniques required for their professional futures. Specifically, you will combine this academic mission with beverage management by driving wine sales, managing inventory, and crafting exceptional guest experiences on campus.

Your Key Responsibilities:

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• Practical Teaching: Assist in teaching according to the syllabus for each group. You will guide students in large-volume service and enforce procedures regarding behavior and attendance.
  
• Wine Program Management: Create and update wine lists in collaboration with the Head Sommelier and Manager. Furthermore, you will organize exclusive wine‑tasting events.
  
• Commercial Drive: Actively drive sales by recommending wine varieties to guests. You will supervise wine service and collaborate with winemakers to renew selections.
  
• Operations & Quality Control: Set up outlets according to strict institutional criteria. In addition, you will follow ordering protocols and ensure the wine cellar remains fully stocked.
  
• Compliance & HACCP: Implement HACCP food safety standards and product control metrics across your assigned sections.
  
• Evaluation & Feedback: Work collaboratively with fellow instructors. Consequently, you will provide consistent feedback regarding student evolution and progress.
  

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• The Wine Expert: You bring a minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a Sommelier, wine steward, or luxury hospitality professional.
  
• Oenology Specialist: You possess strong oenology skills, an extensive knowledge of global wine regions, and familiarity with local Spanish vineyards.
  
• Certified: You hold a valid Food Handling Certificate. A formal sommelier certification or a hospitality degree is highly beneficial.
  
• The Communicator: You have excellent time management and communication skills. Specifically, a high level of English is essential; fluency in Spanish is a distinct advantage.
  
• Adaptable Operator: You are a team player with basic computer literacy. You maintain the flexibility to work varying schedules, days, and hours to meet operational needs.
  

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• Prestigious Footprint: Build a rewarding career within a top‑tier, globally recognized hospitality academic network.
  
• Professional Stability: Secure your future via a full‑time, permanent contract in Marbella.
  
• Inspiring Environment: Work within a dynamic, innovative environment where your wine expertise directly shapes the hospitality leaders of tomorrow.
  

If you have the technical grit to manage complex wine programs and the social spark to mentor international students, we want to hear from you. Therefore, if you are ready to strive for excellence every day, we invite you to apply.

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