Head Sommelier - Canton Blue

The Peninsula Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Job summary

A prestigious hotel chain in London is seeking a Head Sommelier to design and deliver a unique wine programme in the Canton Blue Restaurant. This mid-senior level role demands a passion for wines and exceptional guest service. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in a luxury environment, strong wine knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure. Join an award-winning team where creativity and quality are paramount, offering market-leading remuneration and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury environment.
• In-depth knowledge of wine and food pairing.
• Positive and confident personality to engage with guests.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service while exceeding guest expectations.
• Establish and maintain positive interactions with guests and colleagues.
• Collaborate with Procurement and other departments ensuring smooth operations.

Skills

Wine expertise

Customer service

Team leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Wine-related studies

Job description

Head Sommelier - Canton Blue

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 requires a great passion for both wines and service, translating this into a special guest experience.

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

Key Benefits

• 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

• Ensure the delivery of exceptional wine service, providing friendly yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting and waiting on all guests. Exceed guest expectations with service, in keeping with the Peninsula Service Principles, focusing on 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 need the attention of the Food and Beverage Office in a courteous and efficient manner, following through to ensure problems are resolved promptly.

General Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of wine and food pairing.
• Experience of 4 or more years working in a similar role in a luxury environment.
• Wine‑related studies.
• Friendly, positive, flexible, and confident 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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Hospitality and Beverage Manufacturing