Head Sommelier - Canton Blue

The Peninsula London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel in London is seeking a Head Sommelier to design and deliver a unique wine program within Canton Blue Restaurant. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of wine and food pairing, alongside 4+ years of luxury experience. Responsibilities include ensuring exceptional wine service, maintaining positive guest interactions, and resolving inquiries effectively. This role offers market-leading remuneration and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience or more in a similar role in a luxury environment.
• Friendly and positive with a flexible approach.
• Confidence to guide a team and converse with guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service to guests.
• Establish and maintain positive interactions with guests and colleagues.
• Handle guest inquiries courteously and efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of wine and food pairing

Customer service

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 Canton Blue 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.

On the ground floor, Canton Blue, the hotel's innovative Chinese restaurant, will celebrate the spice-trade union of Asian and British cultures with menus of creative dishes, along with cocktails, and artisanal teas.

• 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.