Sommelier

The Arts Club Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical benefits

Life Assurance

Long Service Awards

Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme

Discounts on food & beverage

Learning and development programmes

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sickness pay

Complimentary meals while on shift

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday extra day off

Job summary

The Arts Club Limited in London is seeking a highly motivated sommelier to join our growing team. You will curate and maintain the wine list, pair wines with menu offerings, and support wine deliveries and storage.

The role includes a 45-hour week across five days, with extensive benefits and opportunities to develop professionally within our vibrant hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• WSET Level 2 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Curate and maintain the wine list with accurate vintages and stock levels.
• Recommend and pair wines to complement menu offerings.
• Support wine deliveries and maintain proper storage in the wine cellar.
• Ensure the wine cellar is clean, organized and well-maintained.
• Assist members and guests with wine selections, providing knowledgeable service.
• Contribute to staff training in wine knowledge.
• Collaborate with F&B teams to support private events and stock needs.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, safety and professionalism.

Skills

WSET Level 2

Job description

A Stage Unlike Any Other

In 1863, a group of artists, writers, and free thinkersgathered with a shared conviction: that the finest conversation, the boldestideas, and the warmest hospitality belonged together under one roof. CharlesDickens dined here. Whistler argued here. Rodin was inspired here. The Arts Club was born not as a venue, but as a livingexpression of creative life — and it has never stopped. At the heart of that life today are the people and spacesthat bring our club to life every day. This is more than an operation — it isan environment where members connect, create, and return time and time againbecause something about it feels truly special. It takes an exceptional person to be part of that.

That person might be you.

Job Summary

We arecurrently looking for a highly motivated Sommelierto join our growing team in London.

SuccessfulSommelier applicants (WSET Level 2 preferred) will become part of a fun,dynamic team working across all aspects of hospitality. Staff also enjoy anextensive range of benefits, including private medical benefits, travel passesand discounts in restaurants and retail outlets across London.

The sommelier is expected to fulfill a 45-hour work week spread across 5 days, with 2 days off.

In a nutshell

• Curateand maintain the wine list, ensuring accurate vintages and stock levels.
• Recommendand pair wines to complement menu offerings.
• Supportwine deliveries and maintain proper storage in the wine cellar.
• Ensurethe wine cellar is clean, organized, and well-maintained.
• Assistmembers and guests with wine selections, providing knowledgeable andprofessional service.
• Contributeto staff training in wine and sake knowledge.
• Collaboratewith F&B teams to support private events and stock needs.
• Upholdhigh standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

In return, we offer an excellentrange of rewards and benefits, including:

• Private medical benefits
• Life Assurance
• Long Service Awards
• Reward Gateway Benefits Scheme
• Discounts on food & beverage in our restaurants andsister businesses
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes& opportunities for continual progression
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday extra day off

*Terms and conditions apply toall the above benefits

Eligibility

In line with the requirements ofthe Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible tolive and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior toapplication. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required fromcandidates as part of the recruitment process.

We are an Equal OpportunityEmployer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds,experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. However applicants must havethe Right to Work in the UK.

Compensation: To be discussed