Sommelier

Maybourne Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Complimentary dining

50% Food & Beverage discount

Staff recognition program

Job summary

The Connaught Hotel in London is seeking a talented full-time Sommelier to join the Sommelier team at The Connaught Grill and Jean Georges. You will assist the Head Sommelier in delivering service for our 3000-reference wine list and beverage offerings.

You will train and develop the waiting team, bring warmth and elegance to luxury service, and uphold a high standard of guest experience. A WSET or equivalent qualification is required, with prior luxury hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of new and old world wines.
• Completed WSET or equivalent to a high level.
• Experience in luxury hospitality environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Sommelier in delivering service for a 3000-reference wine list and all beverage offerings.
• Develop and train the waiting team with a focus on guest experience and service culture.

Skills

Elegance and warmth

Luxury hospitality

Calm, composed presence

Team player

Education

WSET or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time Sommelier to join our Sommelier team in The Connaught Grill and Jean Georges at the award-winning 5-Star Deluxe hotel – The Connaught Hotel.

As Sommelier you will assist the Head Sommelier in ensuring professional, efficient and accurate service of our 3000 reference wine list as well as all @types of beverage, in order to completely exceed guests’ expectations during their meal experience. An excellent and confident communicator, you will take a hands-on approach to your role and be passionate about people, the delivery of exceptional guest service and the development of the waiting team, with a strong focus on training and development.

Responsibilities:

As Sommelier you will have a solid understanding of both new and old world wines and successfully completed WSET or equivalent qualification to a high level. You will have a natural flair for service and in delivering a strong service culture, with a natural ability to motivate and develop others. You will have a proven background within a similar position and environment where quality food, wine and ingredients are key priorities.

Skills and experience:

• Someone who naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm, composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.

Benefits:

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist, Osteopath and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour employee assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant employee recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Employee of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our infamous restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Staff Party, Annual Staff Children Party, etc.).
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

This is a full time role requiring 40 hours per week.