Sommelier

Corinthia London; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

29 paid holidays per annum (incl. bank

Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform

Complimentary meals on duty

Extensive recognition programs and LSO

Stakeholder pension entitlement

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Corinthia London is seeking a Sommelier to champion our wine and beverage program. You will guide guests through the wine list with confidence, curate outstanding experiences, and collaborate with kitchen and FOH to ensure perfect pairings in a luxury setting.

You will maintain the wine cellar, manage stock, and train the team on wine knowledge, while delivering flawless service in a 5-star environment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years in a wine waiter/sommelier role, preferably in a 5-star hotel or rosette restaurant.
• Solid food and beverage knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambition to develop a luxury hospitality career.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Flexibility to work varied hours.
• Professional grooming and presentation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and customer care.
• Confidence and professionalism with high-profile guests.
• Wine tasting qualification is a major plus (WSET, CMS, IMW or similar).
• Corinthia London is a grand, contemporary luxury hotel in central London.

Responsibilities

• Ambassador for our wine and beverage program, curating exceptional guest experiences.
• Guide guests through our wine list with expertise and personalised recommendations.
• Support the team to deliver luxury service in line with Corinthia London’s identity.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless pairings.
• Maintain and develop the wine cellar, manage stock, and train staff on wine knowledge.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Wine service

Guest interaction

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Job description

As a Sommelier at Mezzogiorno by Francesco Mazzei, you will be the ambassador of our wine and beverage program, responsible for curating exceptional guest experiences through expert wine service, knowledge, and personalised recommendations. Your role will be essential in enhancing our dining offering, guiding guests through our wine list with finesse and confidence, and supporting the team in delivering luxury service in line with Mezzogiorno's identity. You will collaborate closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure pairings are seamless, wine service is precise, and product knowledge is consistently shared. You will also play an active role in maintaining and developing the wine cellar, managing stock, and training the wider team on wine and beverage knowledge.
If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.,

• At least 2 years working experience in a wine waiter/sommelier role preferably within a 5 star hotel or a rosette restaurant
• Good food and beverage knowledge
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Takes pride in own professional grooming
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests
• A qualification in wine tasting is a major plus (WSET, the Court of Master Sommeliers ,Institute of Masters of Wine or similar)
• Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London's magical, grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.
• Highly competitive salary
• 29 paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Stakeholder pension entitlement
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Enhanced sick pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Learning & Development programmes
• Apprenticeship scheme
• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague social events