Commis Sommelier

HIDE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enomatic tasting card credit at Hedon

Career progression within sommeliers'팀

Staff meals on duty

Staff discounts at Hedonism Wines

Sponsorship for CMS/WSET/Sake quals

Job summary

HIDE is seeking a Commis Sommelier to join a renowned wine program in London. You will work closely with the Head Sommelier and wine team, developing knowledge while delivering exceptional service to guests.

Benefit from extensive on-the-job training, access to premium wines, and clear career progression within the sommeliers' team, plus generous staff discounts and sponsorship for qualifications.

Qualifications

• Have a genuine passion for wine and hospitality.
• Eager to learn and develop wine knowledge through training.
• Support the sommelier team with wine service, cellar organisation and stock management.
• Assist with receiving and storing wine deliveries.
• Ensure all wines are served using correct techniques, glassware and service standards.
• Build positive relationships with guests through friendly, knowledgeable service.

Responsibilities

• Assist wine service and presentation during service periods.
• Help with cellar organisation and stock management.
• Receive, check and store wine deliveries accurately.
• Maintain high service standards and guest interaction.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Hospitality

English proficiency

Additional languages (advantage)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Commis Sommelier to join the team at HIDE.

HIDE's award-winning wine programme is led by Head Sommelier Julien Sarrasin and Director of Food & Beverage Matthew Mawtus. Home to one of Europe's largest wine lists, with access to some of the world's finest and rarest wines, we offer around 100 wines by the glass, alongside four carefully curated wine flights designed to complement our tasting menu.

At HIDE, learning and development are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are looking to build on your existing wine knowledge or begin your career as a Sommelier, we provide the support, mentoring and training needed to help you succeed. Working closely with our Head Sommelier and senior wine team, you will gain invaluable experience whilst developing your knowledge and confidence.

Working alongside Hedonism Wines, our award-winning sister company, you'll have access to an extraordinary collection of over 6,500 wines and 3,000 spirits. Our buyers source only the finest bottles from around the world, with meticulous attention paid to provenance and quality.

Our unique partnership with Hedonism Wines also allows guests to purchase bottles directly from the shop whilst dining at HIDE, creating one of the most exciting wine experiences available anywhere in the UK.

What we offer

• Extensive one-to-one training tailored to your individual development.


• £50 monthly Enomatic tasting card credit at Hedonism Wines, giving access to nearly 50 different wines each month.


• Clear career progression within our Sommelier team.


• Staff meals whilst on duty.


• Generous staff discount at Hedonism Wines.


• Full sponsorship for Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET and accredited Sake qualifications.


• Generous staff discounts across HIDE, Hideaway and The White Horse.

About You

• Have a genuine passion for wine and hospitality, with a desire to build a career as a Sommelier.


• Be eager to learn and develop your wine knowledge through ongoing training.


• Support the Sommelier team with wine service, cellar organisation and stock management.


• Assist with receiving and storing wine deliveries.


• Ensure all wines are served using the correct techniques, glassware and service standards.


• Build positive relationships with guests by providing friendly, knowledgeable and attentive service.


• Have a good level of spoken English. Additional languages, particularly Russian, Mandarin or Cantonese, are an advantage.


• Maintain the exceptionally high standards of service expected at HIDE whilst continually developing your knowledge and skills.