Sommelier

The Harper Hotel; Holt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary country hotel in England is seeking a Sommelier to enhance the guest experience through tailored wine selections. The successful candidate will have strong foundational wine knowledge, collaborate with the kitchen on pairings, and provide engaging service. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a Michelin-star chef and contribute to an evolving dining experience.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Focus on personal and professional growth

Qualifications

• Solid foundational wine knowledge is preferred.
• Passionate, curious, and dedicated to growth.
• Works well with kitchen and front of house team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging wine service with warmth and authenticity.
• Guide guests through the wine list with tailored recommendations.
• Develop food and wine pairings with the kitchen.
• Lead wine training sessions for the team.
• Maintain wine standards and support menu development.
• Stay up to date on wine trends.

Skills

Strong foundational wine knowledge

Impeccable presentation skills

Natural communication abilities

Collaborative mindset

Education

WSET Level 2 or equivalent experience

Job description

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THE HARPER HOTEL is a contemporary country escape in one of England's most unspoiled corners, it is luxuriously laid-back and appealingly unstuffy – a place where anything goes and nothing’s too much trouble.

Sommelier

We are looking for a Sommelier with strong
foundational wine knowledge, able to engage guests with confidence and
recommend wines they will truly enjoy.

You'll be working alongside the Restaurant Manager
and Executive Chef Jack Gosling, whose culinary journey has taken him from
local Norfolk establishments to the two Michelin-starred Spectrum in Amsterdam.
Jack brings a unique perspective that blends his deep local roots with
world-class international experience. And that is where you come in. As
Sommelier, you’ll be an essential part of bringing our vision to life on the
floor – selecting wines that elevate the guest experience, introducing pairing
that feel exciting, not intimidating and adding your own flair to every
service.

What you’ll be doing:

General Operational Duties:

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Delivering engaging, approachable wine service with warmth, style and
authenticity.

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Guiding guests through the wine list, tailoring recommendations with
flair and purpose

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Working closely with the kitchen to develop pairings that enhance
seasonal menus.

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Leading training sessions and sharing wine that excites and motivate the
team

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Liaise with suppliers to maintain wine standards and support menu
development

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Staying up to date on wine trends and continuously expanding your
expertise.

What we are looking for:

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Solid foundational wine knowledge -WSET Level 2 or equivalent experience
is preferred.

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Passionate, curious and dedicated to growth

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Collaborative and supportive individual that works well with the kitchen
and front of house team.

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Natural communicator with impeccable presentation skills who takes pride
in their work

Why work with us:

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Be part of our Michelin Key award-winning hotel

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Work alongside Executive Chef Jack Gosling, who brings experience from
the two Michelin-starred Spectrum in Amsterdam.

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Be part of a story, help shape the wine side of our evolving dining
experience.

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Be part of a successful, forward-thinking company where you can make a
real impact and build a meaningful career.

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Benefit from our focus on personal and professional growth with genuine
wellbeing support.

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Cycle to work scheme.

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28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

If this speaks to you and you are feeling inspired,
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