Junior Sommelier

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality brand is seeking a Junior Sommelier at their Hampshire hotel. The ideal candidate will support the sommelier team in delivering outstanding wine experiences, grow their wine knowledge, and ensure top-notch service during guest interactions.

Benefits

Excellent Training & Career development opportunities

Employee travel programme

Free meals while on duty

Shuttle bus service

Annual themed employee party

Access to Wagestream - salary advance benefit

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in a food and beverage or hospitality role (restaurant, bar, or wine retail).
• Eager to learn with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of wine service across dining outlets.
• Support the Head Sommelier with wine pairings and guest recommendations.
• Maintain and restock the wine cellar.

Skills

Passion for wine

Guest interaction

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

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Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Set in a restored 18th-century manor in the English countryside, just 40 minutes away from London, Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire offers a humble, comfortable and welcoming home away from home. With 500 acres of bucolic landscape, our hotel grounds allow you to enjoy an unrivalled sense of escape with unlimited access to nature, wildlife and unique outdoor experiences. Whether you're visiting with your loved one, family or pets, our facilities welcome you with seasonal food and drink options, spa treatments, pop-ups and event spaces with sustainable innovations throughout.

The Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is a resort hotel in the countryside, just 10 minutes from the town of Fleet and Farnham and 45 minutes from London. With a varied selection of restaurants focusing on use of local produce, banqueting for 200 and with 24-hour room service, our guests have a lovely collection to choose from.

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Junior Sommelier to join our dynamic restaurant team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. In this exciting role, you will support the sommelier team in delivering an exceptional wine experience for our guests, while deepening your own wine knowledge and developing your career in one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality brands.

What you will do

1. Assist in the day-to-day operation of the wine service across all dining outlets.
2. Support the Head Sommelier and Sommelier team with wine pairings and guest recommendations
3. Maintain and restock the wine cellar and fridges
4. Participate in wine training and tastings, constantly expanding your product knowledge
5. Uphold Four Seasons service standards and contribute to a refined, engaging guest experience
6. Build rapport with guests, confidently guiding them through the wine list and enhancing their dining journey

What you bring

1. A passion for wine and a desire to grow your sommelier career
2. Some experience in a food and beverage or hospitality role (restaurant, bar, or wine retail)
3. WSET Level 2 (or currently studying) is highly desirable
4. Friendly, professional, and confident in guest interactions
5. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
6. Eager to learn, with a proactive and flexible approach

What we offer:

1. Excellent Training & Career development opportunities.
2. Four Seasons employee travel programme.
3. Be the guest experience at the hotel
4. BUPA Dental Health Care
5. Free meals in the employee canteen while on duty including fruits, coffee/tea available throughout the day.
6. Shuttle bus service from the hotel between Fleet & Church Crookham.
7. Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential!!
8. Free uniform dry cleaning available.
9. Annual themed employee party and many social, charitable & sporting events throughout the year.
10. Access to Wagestream - salary advance benefit.
11. Employee recognition programmes.