Head Sommelier - Canton Blue

HSH Group / The Peninsula Hong Kong; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospitality group is seeking a Head Sommelier for their Canton Blue Restaurant in London. The ideal candidate will oversee the design and delivery of a market-leading wine program while ensuring exceptional service. With a background in wine and a minimum of 4 years in a luxury setting, the Head Sommelier will work closely with a dedicated team to provide a unique guest experience. This position offers competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading remuneration

Service charge

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in a similar luxury role.
• Exceptional wine service skills.
• Positive attitude with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional wine service to guests.
• Maintain positive interactions with guests and staff.
• Collaborate with procurement and cellar management.
• Handle customer inquiries efficiently.

Skills

Knowledge of wine and food pairing

Customer service skills

Team leadership

Ability to handle 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.

• 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.

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