Head Sommelier - Brooklands

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Head Sommelier for its Brooklands Restaurant. The role involves designing an exceptional wine programme and delivering outstanding wine service. Candidates should have extensive wine knowledge and experience in a luxury setting, contributing to memorable guest experiences.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Opportunity to join a high-profile establishment

Qualifications

• 4 years or more experience in a similar role in a luxury environment.
• Ability to guide a team and interact positively with guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service following Peninsula Service Principles.
• Maintain positive interactions with guests and colleagues.
• Collaborate with procurement and cellar stores.

Skills

Wine knowledge

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.

• Anexceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotelin 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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