Head Sommelier

COYA Mayfair; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lifestyle group is seeking an experienced Head Sommelier to lead their wine team in London. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in hospitality, particularly in fine dining, and possess strong knowledge of both French and New World wines. Responsibilities include managing the wine department effectively and providing exceptional service tailored to customer needs. The role offers competitive benefits including extensive training and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Ongoing training program

Discounts at high-end restaurants

32 days paid holiday

Family meals twice a day

Opportunities to transfer overseas

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in hospitality, preferably fine dining.
• Solid knowledge of French and New World wines.
• Attention to detail with good customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wine department ensuring efficient service.
• Train and manage wine team effectively.
• Provide tailored wine service to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Knowledge of exotic international wines

Excellent organisational and managerial skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Good command of English

Education

Certified sommelier or equivalent of WSET, Level 3

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Sommelier to join and lead our talented team at a time when the company is expanding internationally.

COYA is a luxury lifestyle group with two venues in London; Mayfair and in The City, and global venues across the Middle East, Monte Carlo, Mykonos, Barcelona, and Marbella.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Head Sommelier to join and lead our successful wine team. The role of the Head Sommelier is ensure the seamless running of the wine department by providing a highly efficient and effective service tailored to the anticipated needs of the customer and being a role model for the wine team.

If you have a passion for people and are able demonstrate knowledge of exotic international wines as well as excellent organisational and managerial skills, COYA might be your next step.

As Head Sommelier at COYA you can expect:

• On-going training program and interactive induction.
• Excellent discounts at some of London’s most prestigious high-end restaurants.
• A fun workplace and great work-life balance.
• High street, leisure and retail discounts
• 32 days paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Family meals twice a day, every day of the week.
• External support help line for all staff.
• Opportunities to transfer overseas with COYA.
• Endless opportunities to grow and develop as we really do believe in promoting talent from within the business.

The ideal Head Sommelier candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience in hospitality, fine dining would be preferable
• Certified sommelier or successfully completed equivalent of WSET, Level 3 would be preferable
• Solid knowledge of French and New World wines (South American and North American wines in particular would beadvantageous)
• Attention to detail with good customer service
• A team player, pro-active with a can do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good command and understanding of English with the ability to communicate confidently
• Committed to personal development and a passion for working with people

If the Head Sommelier role sounds like you and you and want to be part of our incredible team, please apply with your CV and tell us why you are the perfect candidate for the job.

Eligibility

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

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