Junior Sommelier

67-Pall-Mall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff food on duty

29 days holiday

WSET and CMS qualifications

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Summer social and Christmas event

Generous staff discount

Discount for staff wine purchases

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

67 Pall Mall in London is seeking a motivated Junior Sommelier to join our world‑class wine team. You will work under the Head of Wine London, supporting senior sommeliers, assisting with service, and contributing to private and club events.

The role offers hands‑on experience with one of the finest wine lists globally, training towards WSET and CMS qualifications, and a generous range of staff benefits including holiday entitlement, uniform, pension, staff discounts, and cycle‑to‑work.

Qualifications

• Experience in wine/service preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and service skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop wine knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Sommeliers and Managers in daily service operations.
• Follow daily opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure mise en place for Lounge and Clubroom.
• Attend service briefings and support pre/post-service duties.
• Deliver day-to-day wine and food service for Members and guests.
• Assist with private and Club events to maintain high service standards.
• Build relationships with Members, suppliers and winemakers.

Skills

Customer service

Wine knowledge

Teamwork

Tools

POS systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for aJunior Sommelierto join our team at 67 Pall Mall.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Junior Sommelier to join the founding location of the 67 Pall Mall Members' Club, located in the heart of London's St. James's. 67 Pall Mall is a Private Members' Club, founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers, and is home to the finest wine list in the world.

We are seeking a vibrant individual to join our Sommelier team on a full-time basis. Led by our Head of Wine London, Federico Moccia, this is an opportunity to work amongst some of the finest sommeliers in the world, taste exceptional wines as you work, and be involved in events with key industry figures and producers.

Our wine offering is second to none, with a Membership of dedicated wine lovers who are passionate about discovering their next exciting glass and learning more about what goes into it. Our Sommeliers are at the forefront of facilitating that journey.

As a Junior Sommelier, your duties will include:

• Assist Senior Sommeliers and Managers in the service and daily operations of 67 Pall Mall, ensuring impeccable service for our Members at all times
• Follow daily opening and closing procedures
• Ensure the mise en place of both the Lounge and Clubroom is fully operational for service
• Attend and actively contribute to service briefings
• Support the senior wine team with pre- and post-service duties
• Execute day-to-day wine and food service for Members and their guests
• Assist with private and Club events, ensuring the highest service standards are maintained
• Act as an ambassador of the Club by building and maintaining strong relationships with Members, suppliers, and winemakers
• Help maintain consistently high levels of service across the Club
• Work exclusively with Zalto glassware, ensuring careful handling at all times
• Take food orders when required and ensure correct timing between food and wine service, working closely with the restaurant team to deliver a seamless dining experience
• Develop knowledge of the Club's food offering to confidently advise Members on food and wine pairings

What is on offer for our Junior Sommelier:

• Staff food on duty
• 29 days holiday
• WSET and CMS qualifications offered, alongside additional training opportunities
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• Dedicated training and development from our management team
• Summer social and Christmas event
• Generous staff discount at the Club
• Discount for staff wine purchases
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available.

67 Pall Mall prides itself on maintaining equal opportunities for all employees.

Compensation: Competitive salary