Wine Waiter/Junior Sommelier

Bovey Castle, Devon; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished hotel in Devon is seeking a Sommelier to oversee wine service and enhance guest experiences. This role requires excellent customer service and ideally a WSET Level 3 or 4 diploma. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, live-in accommodation, and various employee perks. Join a values-driven team that prioritizes collaboration and wellbeing.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Monthly Service Charge/Gratuities

Live-in accommodation

Discounts and cashback at various retailers

Wellbeing centre access

Discounted stays and spa treatments

Family-friendly policies

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or wine-related roles, ideally as a Sommelier or supplier.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• A WSET Level 3 or 4 diploma or equivalent is preferred, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of wine service in the restaurant.
• Contribute to the development of the wine list.
• Manage wine stock and enhance guest experiences.

Skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Passion for sharing wine knowledge

Wine service expertise

Education

WSET Level 3 or 4 diploma or equivalent

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Job Description:

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the Year 2024-25, rated as a Top 30 Best Place to Work in Hospitality 2024 by The Caterer, and recently crowned Best Employer at the Springboard Awards for Excellence.

Bovey Castle has been awarded LARGE HOTEL OF THE YEAR (2024) by Devon Tourism.

We offer minimum 40-hour per week employment contracts, with options for part-time roles to suit your needs.

What We Offer:

• Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle.
• Overtime Pay – paid for hours beyond your contracted hours.

As a Sommelier, you will oversee all aspects of wine service in the restaurant and contribute to the development of our wine list.

This includes serving wine, managing stock, and helping develop our team’s ability to recommend and sell wines that enhance guest experiences.

What you’ll need?

Previous experience in hospitality or wine-related roles, ideally as a Sommelier or supplier;

Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for sharing wine knowledge;

A WSET Level 3 or 4 diploma or equivalent is preferred, but training can be provided.

What’s in it for you?

We prioritize a values-led culture based on Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team, with benefits including:

• Enhanced annual leave – 31 days, rising to 33 with service;
• Monthly Service Charge/Gratuities;
• Live-in accommodation;
• Discounts and cashback at various retailers and services;
• Wellbeing centre access, cycle schemes, health plans;
• Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure;
• Support through our Wellbeing Strategy;
• Employee portal and leadership programs;
• Family-friendly policies and return-to-work support;
• Free parking, meals on duty, uniform, etc.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, feedback, sustainability, and wellbeing. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to foster an inclusive workplace. We are members of the Hoteliers Charter and committed to equitable employment practices.