Head Sommelier

Hyatt Corporation; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the City of Westminster is seeking a Head Sommelier to develop and manage an exceptional wine list, providing expert recommendations and leading wine service. The ideal candidate will have extensive wine knowledge and proven experience in a high-end setting, committed to enhancing the guest dining experience. This role offers a vibrant culture that values diversity and inclusion, along with generous employee benefits including discounted hotel stays and free meals on duty.

Benefits

Discounted hotel stays for you, family, and friends

Free meals on duty

50% discount on food and beverages at selected Hyatt Hotels

Uniform provided and laundered complimentary

Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-end environment.
• Exceptional wine knowledge with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Guest focused mindset to elevate the dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a world-class wine list aligned with the culinary vision.
• Lead wine service during service periods with expert recommendations.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, supplier relationships, and control costs.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and evolve a world-class wine list aligned with our culinary vision
• Lead wine service during service periods, offering expert recommendations
• Manage inventory, purchasing, supplier relationships, and cost control
• Create wine pairings for tasting menus and special events
• Ensure compliance with licensing, storage, and cellar management standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Sommelier or Senior Sommelier in a high-end environment
• Exceptional wine knowledge with strong leadership and communication skills
• Guest focused mindset with ability to elevate dining experience

Benefits

• Discounted hotel stays for you, family and friends from day you start
• Free meals on duty
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Culture

At Hyatt we care for people so they can be their best. Our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing guide us. Being part of Great Scotland Yard Hotel means joining a family of over 1150 hotels worldwide, recognised as a Great Place to Work Company.

We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities.

Join a team making travel more human. Connected, sustainable. Your individuality is celebrated. Hospitality is more than a job – it’s a career for people who care.