ppAt bEl Fuerte Marbella 5 /b*, part of Fuerte Group Hotels, historic charm meets luxury. Originally opened in 1957 as our flagship property, this landmark resort re-emerged in 2023. Specifically, it reopened as a fully transformed 5-star destination. The resort sits on Marbella’s scenic promenade, just five minutes from Plaza de los Naranjos. Furthermore, El Fuerte Marbella features 266 luxury rooms, casual luxury design, and sweeping views. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented bHead Waiter Sommelier / Section Captain (Jefe/a de Sector – Sommelier) /b in bMarbella, Spain /b. /ppIn this floor leadership role, you will supervise service quality across your assigned dining sector and lead wine recommendations. Specifically, you will run daily team briefings, oversee table service, manage wine pairings, keep the cellar stocked, and step in for the Assistant Head Waiter (Segundo/a Maître) when needed. By doing so, you will ensure an extraordinary culinary experience across every shift. /ph3bJob Description: Head Waiter Sommelier (El Fuerte Marbella 5) /b* /h3h3bYour Mission: Sector Leadership Sommelier Excellence /b /h3pYour primary goal involves driving dining operational success across your assigned resort section. To achieve this, you will direct floor service and curate wine experiences. At the same time, you will train station personnel on product knowledge. Therefore, you will run daily briefings, supervise table setups, recommend wine pairings, and manage wine list updates alongside the Head Waiter (Maître) and FB Manager. As a result, you will eliminate service bottlenecks and protect our resort’s reputation for luxury hospitality. /ph3bYour Key Responsibilities: /b /h3ullibSector Supervision Floor Leadership:



/b Oversee and coordinate team duties within your sector, maintaining strict compliance with group protocols. Furthermore, step in for the Assistant Head Waiter during their absence. /lilibDaily Briefings Guidance: /b Run daily mini-briefings with restaurant staff to communicate departmental goals, service expectations, and station setups. /lilibGuest Care Sommelier Services: /b Greet, seat, advise, and farewell guests. In addition, recommend and serve fine wines, driving wine sales to elevate dining experiences. /lilibWine List Cellar Management: /b Update wine lists in collaboration with the Head Waiter and FB Manager. Moreover, keep the wine cellar organized, clean, and fully stocked. /lilibTeam Training Skill Development: /b Organize and lead weekly training sessions focusing on product knowledge, wine pairings, and service protocols. /lilibCashier Store Requisitions: /b Oversee customer billing, daily cashier reconciliation, and supply requisitions sent to the central storeroom (Economato). /li /ulh3bWho You Are: The Experienced Sector Captain Sommelier /b /h3ullibProven Foundations: /b You bring at least 3 years of experience as a Head Waiter, Section Captain, or Sommelier inside 5-star luxury hotels. Ideally, you gained this background in properties affiliated with Leading Hotels of the World or Preferred Hotels Resorts. /lilibEducational Background:



/b You hold a Vocational Degree (Grado Medio or Superior) in Restaurant Management or Restaurant Services, combined with formal training in Oenology (Enología). Qualifications in protocol and guest service are highly valued. /lilibThe Linguist: /b You display B1-level proficiency in English alongside fluent Spanish. Knowledge of additional international languages is considered a plus. /lilibTechnical Proficiency: /b You feel comfortable working with Property Management Systems (PMS), POS systems, and Microsoft Office tools. /lilibKey Competencies: /b You demonstrate strong floor leadership, wine expertise, exceptional communication, active sales drive, and attention to detail. /li /ulh3bWhat Fuerte Group Hotels Offers You /b /h3ullibCompetitive Package: /b Enjoy a competitive salary package governed by sector collective agreements, supplemented by sales commissions (complemento por ventas). /lilibSeven Decades of Heritage: /b Form part of Robusto Group Hotels. Indeed, you will join a respected group with nearly 70 years of industry leadership. /lilibProfessional Growth: /b Access continuous training programs and language learning support. Therefore, you will unlock structured internal career paths. /lilibExceptional Work Climate: /b Work alongside top-tier professionals in an inspiring beachfront 5-star environment. /li /ulh3bCHALLENGE ACCEPTED? /b /h3pIf you have the passion to curate exceptional wine experiences, we want to hear from you. Moreover, if you have the leadership grit to manage luxury dining floor operations, you are a perfect fit. Therefore, if you are ready to bring El Fuerte Marbella to life, we invite you to step forward. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Head Waiter & Sommelier (Marbella)
🏢 El Fuerte Marbella 5*
📍 Marbella