Sommelier de Rang: Fine-Dining Wine & Service Expert

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa; New Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.

Aim of the Sommelier de Rang role

To sell, serve and actively promote wine sales, ensuring all guests receive quality wine service in The Dining Room.

Responsibilities of the Sommelier de Rang

• Work with the Sommelier team to provide seamless and professional service during lunch and dinner service
• Be fully conversant with wine list, menus and beverage items in the hotel and to provide a confident explanation if requested
• Engage with guests and provide recommendations to complement guest’s palates and meals
• Be confident with wine and beverage knowledge, describing and upselling where possible
• Take ownership of running a section throughout service, responding promptly and courteously to our guest’s needs
• Take pride in ensuring the cleanliness of all wine service equipment and storage areas as per Chewton Glen’s standards

Sommelier de Rang - About you

• Previous experience working as a Sommelier de Rang/Junior Sommelier is desirable
• Experience working in a fine dining restaurant is desirable
• Good understanding of wine and passion for developing and expanding knowledge - WSET desirable
• Enthusiasm and charisma is key
• You will have keen eye for detail, organisational skills and confidence in communicating with the team

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Live-in accommodation available (subject to availability)
• Complimentary meals while on duty
• Staff discounts, including:
  • 25% off all food & beverage
  • Discount on spa treatments and products
  • Friends & family rates at Chewton Glen and across Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Cashback dental and optical plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Recognition programmes, social events, and wellbeing initiatives

If you find the pace and buzz of service is exciting and can work under pressure, please get in touch, we'd love to hear form you!

Check out behind the scenes of the Chewton Glen team here: https://www.instagram.com/chewtoncareers/