Head Sommelier - Brooklands

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in London is seeking a Head Sommelier to lead the wine programme at Brooklands Restaurant. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of wine and food pairing, and a minimum of 4 years experience in a similar luxury role. You will provide exceptional service and engage positively with both guests and colleagues. The position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years or more working in a similar role in a luxury environment.
• Thorough knowledge of wine and food pairing.
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service to guests.
• Establish positive guest and colleague interactions.
• Handle inquiries from guests and internal customers.

Skills

Knowledge of wine and food pairing

Customer service

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Wine-related studies

Job description

The Peninsula London is excited to announce that we are seeking a Head Sommelier to work within our Brooklands Restaurant, designing and delivering a unique and market leading wine programme alongside the Director of Wine. This position will have a great passion for both wines and service and be able to translate this into a special guest experience.

Brooklands restaurant offers contemporary European cuisine from Michelin-starred Chef Director, Claude Bosi, widely considered to be one of Britain’s leading culinary lights – as well as top‑flight libations and cigars – in a collection of distinctive spaces inspired by the classic eras of British aviation and motorsport.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high‑profile flagship hotel in London
• Market‑leading remuneration, service charge, and attractive benefits
• Join our award‑winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

• Always ensure the delivery of exceptional wine service, providing friendly, yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting and waiting on all guests. Exceeds guest expectations with service, in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles, focusing on the core principles.
• Establish and maintain positive guest and colleague interactions with productive working relationships.
• Work closely with other departments and stakeholders such as Procurement, cellar stores and other outlets.
• Handle all guest and internal customer inquiries that needs the attention of the Food and Beverage Office in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to make sure problems are resolved promptly.

General requirements

• Thorough knowledge of wine and food pairing.
• Experience of 4 year or more working in a similar role in a luxury environment.
• Wine‑related studies.
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and confidence to guide a team and converse with guests.
• Ability to work under pressure.

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly.

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