Luxury Sommelier: Curate Memorable Wine Journeys

Cambridge House, Auberge Collection; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 52.000 - 67.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cambridge House, Auberge Collection in London is seeking a Senior Sommelier to elevate our wine programme with expert guidance, storytelling, and personalised pairings. You will curate experiences aligned with menus and occasions, while mentoring the team.

You will uphold exceptional service standards and engage guests with discoveries from classic to emerging regions, ensuring a distinctive Cambridge House wine experience.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience as a Senior Sommelier or experienced Sommelier within a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant or high-end hospitality environment.
• Strong wine knowledge across classic and emerging regions, grape varieties, vintages, producers and winemaking techniques.
• A recognised wine qualification, such as WSET Level 3 or above, or an equivalent qualification through the Court of Master Sommeliers, would be advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience in wine service, food pairing, cellar management, stock control and ordering, with an understanding of commercial performance.
• A collaborative approach to developing fellow team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, supportive working culture.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as required.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Aufgaben

• Deliver exceptional wine service through thoughtful recommendations and engaging storytelling that bring each bottle, producer and vintage to life.
• Guide guests through our wine selection with confidence and expertise, creating considered pairings that complement the menu and reflect individual tastes and occasions.
• Support the day-to-day running of the wine service, ensuring consistency, efficiency and the highest standards of presentation.
• Work closely with the wider Sommelier, Culinary and Cambridge House teams to deliver memorable pairings, personalised experiences and seamless service.
• Share your knowledge through tastings, briefings and on-the-job training, supporting the development and confidence of team members.
• Assist with cellar organisation, stock management, inventory control and the careful handling and storage of wines.
• Stay curious about new regions, producers and vintages, contributing ideas and recommendations that enhance the guest experience and support the commercial success of the wine programme.
• Maintain exceptional standards of professionalism, responsible alcohol service, licensing compliance and cellar safety.

Kenntnisse

Wine knowledge

Storytelling

Service excellence

Training & mentorship

Stock control

Ausbildung

WSET Level 3+

Court of Master Sommeliers

Jobbeschreibung

Cambridge House, Auberge Collection in London is seeking a Senior Sommelier to elevate our wine programme with expert guidance, storytelling, and personalised pairings. You will curate experiences aligned with menus and occasions, while mentoring the team.

You will uphold exceptional service standards and engage guests with discoveries from classic to emerging regions, ensuring a distinctive Cambridge House wine experience.