Sommelier

Caterpeople; Ripon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation for relocation

Job summary

Caterpeople is seeking an experienced Sommelier for a luxury hotel in Ripon. You will lead the wine program, curate a cellar of 300+ wines, and deliver exceptional service in a fine dining setting.

You will train staff, coordinate wine events and tastings, and create memorable guest experiences with your wine knowledge. A Level 3 WSET or CMS qualification is preferred, with relocation support and accommodation offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining wine service and a strong wine knowledge base.
• Ability to build and manage a substantial wine cellar.
• Experience training staff and delivering wine tastings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the wine program in a fine dining setting.
• Create and manage a cellar of 300+ wines and train staff.
• Plan and host wine events and tastings for guests.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Fine dining service

Staff training

Wine events

Education

WSET Level 3 or CMS

Job description

Sommelier, Luxury Hotel, Ripon up to £27k + Tronc

We are looking for an experienced Sommelier for a luxury hotel in Ripon

• Sommelier for a luxury hotel
• Staff Accommodation for relocation
• Salary package up to £27k

About the Hotel

This country house hotel dates back to the 17th century and stayed within the same family for over 200 years until the early 1990’s, since then this country house has entertained Queen Mary, became a convalescence home for injured soldiers in the Second World War, a adult training centre and then became a private residence until 2015 when it was privately purchased to undergo a multi mullion pound transformation into Yorkshire’s latest luxury Relais & Chateaux hotel.

Working as a Sommelier

As a Sommelier you will be working closely with the restaurant manager with operating the fine dining restaurant and ensuring that customers experience the highest level of service. You will be capable of creating, purchase and manage a cellar of 300 wines plus, you will be responsible for training staff from your wine knowledge and experience, deliver wine events and tastings to customers and providing guests with outstanding service and knowledge.

The successful person will have previous experience of working in a fine dining restaurant, be passionate about delivering outstanding service, perform wine decanting in a professional manner, to have a proven track record in building a notable wine list and to be qualified to level 3 WSET or CMS.

In addition to your excellent customer service skills, you should be a punctual and reliable team player with strong communication skills, a self driven approach, and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.