Sommelier

NoMad Hotel; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel in London seeks a Sommelier to enhance guest experiences through expert wine recommendations and impeccable service. As a Sommelier, you'll work closely with the Front of House team, fostering a passion for wine and exceptional service while benefitting from excellent career progression and training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Complimentary meals and drinks

Training and progression opportunities

Paid breaks and annual leave

Birthday off after one year

Hotel discounts in Hilton properties

Private Health Care

Guest Experience Stay

Wagestream

£20 Uber ride after 1am

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fast-paced, fine dining establishments.
• Passion for service and exceptional guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and sell wines to guests.
• Assist with wine list and guest choices.
• Educate waitstaff on wine service.
• Maintain wine stock and cellar.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Customer Service

Wine Knowledge

Education

WSET or equivalent sommelier qualification

Job description

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Hospitality is at the core of
what we do and who we are. It’s more than just a job; it’s a path to a career
in our industry. Many of us at NoMad have grown from within these walls and we
pride ourselves on providing these opportunities. We thrive to achieve our
vision to be a thriving hotel combining the best of New York hospitality with
London charm. Our values connect us; our behaviours guide us; and our
non-negotiables drive us.

Welcome to NoMad London

THE ROLE - SOMMELIER

Reporting
to the Wine Director, the sommelier will work with the Front of House team to recommend
and sell wines to our guests that will complement their tastes and menu
choices. The sommelier will have the
opportunity to participate in various internal and external trainings,
tastings, and help with developing the wine list.

Ideal
candidate must have previous experience from fast paced environment and fine
dining establishment. WSET or equivalent
sommelier qualification is preferred but not essential. They must have excellent presentation and
communication skills. Sommelier
candidates must also have a passion for service and be able to demonstrate
exceptional guest service.

EXPECTATIONS

• Be professional at all times.
• Be a positive ambassador of The NoMad throughout your professional career with us.
• Always adhere to company policies and procedures, including but not exclusive of; H&S policies, HR policies; employee handbook.
• To role model The NoMad values and bringing them to life through each and every interaction.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The main responsibilities of the sommelier are summarised as below, however the list is not exhaustive:

• Approaching the table with our wine list and assist the guests in any wine choices.
• Mise-ing glassware and fetch and serve the bottles / drinks in an efficient and timely manner.
• Setting up the restaurant for service.
• Ensure all outlets in the hotel are stocked with the correct amount of wine by the glass.
• Educating our waiters team to our wine by the glass selection and wine service as a whole.
• Taking care of deliveries and the upkeep of the wine cellars.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Pension Scheme
• Complimentary family meal and quality
  coffee/hot drinks whilst on duty
• Growing team with great training and
  progression opportunity
• Paid break and annual leave
• Good work/life balance
• Your birthday off (paid) after one year
  of service
• Great hotel discounts in all Hilton
  properties
• Private Health Care
• Guest Experience Stay
• Wagestream
• £20 Uber ride when finishing after 1am

Please note whilst we wish we could respond to all applicants, only
those shortlisted will be contacted.