Hotel Musician – Live Piano/Violin Performer

About the role

We are looking for a professional musician to perform live piano or violin music at Sofitel Dubai Downtown, creating an elegant and relaxing atmosphere for our guests. The role involves delivering high‑quality performances in line with the hotel’s luxury standards and adapting to various events and venues within the property.

Key responsibilities

• Perform live piano or violin music according to the approved hotel schedule, covering classical, jazz, lounge, contemporary, popular and instrumental repertoire.
• Create an elegant ambiance that complements the hotel’s luxury environment and adjust volume, tempo and style to suit the venue and guest audience.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage, Events and Entertainment teams to coordinate performance times and requirements.
• Participate in special occasions, private functions, weddings, gala dinners, themed evenings and other hotel events.
• Maintain and store musical instruments and equipment, attend rehearsals, sound checks and briefings, and ensure punctuality for all performances.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a pianist, violinist or professional musician, preferably in a 5‑star hotel, fine‑dining restaurant or premium hospitality setting.
• Strong technical ability and confidence performing live in front of international guests.
• Good knowledge of a wide range of musical styles and genres.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, professional appearance and polished grooming.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and special events.
• Good command of English; additional languages are an advantage.