Senior Sommelier

Thesleff Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

10 days fully paid sick leave

Dining discount for family and friends

Career progression opportunities

Wine and service training

Job summary

Thesleff Group is seeking a Senior Sommelier for Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London. You will lead wine service, guide guests through our curated list, and elevate every dining experience with passion and expertise.

Join a prestigious luxury dining environment where wine is central to the experience, and ongoing training and career development are valued. This role emphasizes guest engagement, collaboration with the beverage team, and delivering exceptional hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience in premium, luxury or fine-dining restaurant environments.
• Ability to talk about wine confidently without being intimidating.
• WSET qualifications or equivalent wine education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledgeable and engaging wine recommendations tailored to each guest.
• Confidently guide guests through our wine list and food pairings.
• Support the management and development of the restaurant’s wine offering.
• Assist with cellar organisation, stock control and wine service standards.
• Support and develop junior members of the sommelier and front-of-house teams.
• Deliver wine training and share your knowledge across the restaurant.
• Build strong relationships with guests and create memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Guest service

Communication

Leadership

Education

WSET qualifications

Job description

Senior Sommelier – Sale e Pepe Mare

Sale e Pepe Mare at The Langham, London is looking for an experienced and passionate SeniorSommelier to join our front-of-house team.

What’s in it for you?

• Private Health Insurance


• 10 days fully paid sick leave


• 50% off when dining at our restaurants with family and friends


• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression


• Ongoing wine, food and service training


• A people-focused and inclusive working culture


• The opportunity to be part of one of London’s most exciting and ambitious hospitality groups

About Sale e Pepe Mare

Located within the iconic The Langham, London, Sale e Pepe Mare brings a fresh, coastal approach to Italian dining, with exceptional seafood, beautiful ingredients and warm, sophisticated hospitality.

Wine plays an important part in the experience, and we are looking for a Senior Sommelier who combines outstanding product knowledge with personality, confidence and genuine enthusiasm for looking after guests.

The Role

As Senior Sommelier, you will work closely with the wider restaurant and beverage team to deliver an exceptional wine experience while maintaining the relaxed, engaging style of service that defines Sale e Pepe Mare.

You will:

• Provide knowledgeable and engaging wine recommendations tailored to each guest


• Confidently guide guests through our wine list and food pairings


• Support the management and development of the restaurant’s wine offering


• Assist with cellar organisation, stock control and wine service standards


• Support and develop junior members of the sommelier and front-of-house teams


• Deliver wine training and share your knowledge across the restaurant


• Build strong relationships with guests and create memorable dining experiences


• Maintain consistently high standards of presentation, service and hospitality

About You

Our ideal Senior Sommelier will have experience within a premium, luxury or fine-dining restaurant environment and a genuine passion for wine and hospitality.

You will be confident talking about wine without making it feel overly formal or intimidating, with the ability to adapt your approach to different guests.

WSET qualifications or equivalent wine education would be highly desirable, although your experience, knowledge and approach to hospitality are equally important.

Equal Opportunities

Thesleff Group is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.