Junior Cigar Sommelier

The Birley Clubs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Dine Around

Employee events

Uniform provided

Wellbeing benefit

Assistance programme

Job summary

The Birley Clubs’ Annabel’s in London invites applications for a Junior Cigar Sommelier. Based at the private members club, you will join our cigar team, serving and recommending cigars, pairing with spirits and wines, and maintaining stock to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The successful candidate will have hospitality experience, enjoy cigars, and work well in a team. A cigar qualification is advantageous but not required; full training and a generous remuneration package are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a high quality, destination hotel or private members club.
• Interest in cigars and desire to develop knowledge.
• A cigar qualification or experience is advantageous but not required.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Suggest and serve cigars to Members.
• Recommend matches to spirits, wines and drinks.
• Replenish stock and participate in stock takes.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Cigar interest

Education

Cigar qualification (advantage)

Job description

Junior Cigar Sommelier – Annabel’s

We are looking for an experienced and charismatic Junior Cigar Sommelier to join our stunning private members club – Annabel’s, 46 Berkeley Square, part of The Birley Clubs.

Annabel’s at 46 Berkeley Square covers 26,000 square feet and is home to five restaurants, bars, private dining rooms and a cigar salon. A team of world-class Chefs, Sommeliers and Mixologists have designed an outstanding array of menus, cocktail and wine lists. Expertly sourced, seasonal ingredients, wines and spirits are brought together using traditional and subversive techniques to create truly unique dining and drinking experiences.

As Junior Cigar Sommelier you will report to the Head of Cigars and work closely with the Cigar Sommeliers, Spirit Sommelier and Wine Sommeliers delivering the highest levels of cigar service to our Members. You will be responsible for suggesting and serving cigars, recommending matches to spirits, wines and drinks. In addition you will replenish stock as required and participate in stock takes.

We Offer Our Employees

• A highly competitive starting remuneration package
• Staff discounts
• Bespoke uniform
• Meals on duty
• Discounted corporate rate at V Health and Fitness First
• Employee events
• Access to pension scheme
• Stream – a financial wellbeing benefit that provides you access to your pay as you earn it
• Dine Around – enjoy 30% off at restaurants within the group(Caprice Holdings, Ivy Collection and Harry's DolceVita)
• Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action

We Are Ideally Looking For Candidates Who Have

• Previous experience in a high quality, destination hotel or private members club
• A keen interest in cigars and the wish to develop your knowledge and progress
• A cigar qualification or experience would be an advantage, but not essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally and concisely
• A keen interest in hospitality and be enthusiastic and positive

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of the most exciting private members’ club in London, we would love to hear from you!