5-Star Luxury Sommelier & Wine Program Lead

Corinthia London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

29 paid holidays per annum (incl. bank

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Complimentary meals on duty

Extensive recognition programs and LSO

Stakeholder pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Sommelier to champion our wine and beverage program. You will guide guests through the wine list with confidence, curate outstanding experiences, and collaborate with kitchen and FOH to ensure perfect pairings in a luxury setting.

You will maintain the wine cellar, manage stock, and train the team on wine knowledge, while delivering flawless service in a 5-star environment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a wine waiter/sommelier role, preferably in a 5-star hotel or rosette restaurant.
• Solid food and beverage knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition to develop a luxury hospitality career.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Professional grooming and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and customer care.
• Confidence and professionalism with high-profile guests.
• Wine tasting qualification is a major plus (WSET, CMS, IMW or similar).
• Corinthia London is a grand, contemporary luxury hotel in central London.

Responsibilities

• Ambassador for our wine and beverage program, curating exceptional guest experiences.
• Guide guests through our wine list with expertise and personalised recommendations.
• Support the team to deliver luxury service in line with Corinthia London’s identity.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless pairings.
• Maintain and develop the wine cellar, manage stock, and train staff on wine knowledge.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Wine service

Guest interaction

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

Corinthia London is seeking a Sommelier to champion our wine and beverage program. You will guide guests through the wine list with confidence, curate outstanding experiences, and collaborate with kitchen and FOH to ensure perfect pairings in a luxury setting.

You will maintain the wine cellar, manage stock, and train the team on wine knowledge, while delivering flawless service in a 5-star environment.