Assistant Head Sommelier

The Connaught; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant access

Additional annual leave option

Massage and podiatry subsidies

Wellbeing initiatives

Confidential helpline

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday leave

Job summary

The Connaught in Mayfair is seeking a talented full-time Assistant Head Sommelier to join the Hélène Darroze team, delivering exceptional wine service in a Michelin-starred environment.

You will assist the sommeliers, train colleagues, and ensure seamless beverage service that exceeds guest expectations during meals, embodying elegance and warmth in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of both new and old world wines with WSET or equivalent qualification.
• Natural flair for service and delivering a strong service culture.
• Background in a leading luxury hotel and Michelin star restaurant in a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sommelier team to ensure professional, efficient and accurate service of all types of beverage.
• Contribute to training and development to elevate guest experience.
• Support delivery of exceptional guest service in a luxury hotel setting.

Skills

Luxury hospitality

Communication

Team player

Training and development

Education

WSET qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Assistant Head Sommelier to join our Hélène Darroze team at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe hotel - The Connaught.

To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two-hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role:

As Assistant Head Sommelier you will assist the Sommelier team to ensure professional, efficient and accurate service of all types of beverage in order to completely exceed guests’ expectations during their meal experience. An excellent and confident communicator, you will take a hands-on approach to your role and be passionate about people, the delivery of exceptional guest service and the development of the team, with a strong focus on training and development.

Responsibilities:

As Assistant Head Sommelier you will have a solid understanding of both new and old world wines and successfully completed WSET or equivalent qualification to a high level. You will have a natural flair for service and in delivering a strong service culture, with a natural ability to motivate and develop others. You will have a proven background within in a leading luxury hotel and Michelin star restaurant environment within a senior role where quality food, wine and ingredients are key priorities.

Who You Are:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne

At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones - both personal and professional.

• Complimentary access to our all-day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24-hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On-and off-site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses*
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition & Growth

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in-house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross-property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500*
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.
• A highly competitive salary package
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service
• Family-first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Season ticket travel loans
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience*
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars*
• Invitations to a year-round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements

*Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours per week.