Wine Waiter/Junior Sommelier

Bovey Castle, Devon; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bovey Castle is searching for a dedicated Sommelier to enhance our dining experience through exceptional wine service. The role includes managing the wine offerings and training the team on wine sales to elevate guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in hospitality and wine knowledge, with opportunities for training available.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave - 31 days, rising to 33 with service

Live-in accommodation available

Discounts and cashback across retailers

Access to wellbeing centre

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health plans for dental and optical care

Discounted stays and leisure access

Opportunities for apprenticeships and leadership programs

Free parking and meals on duty

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sommelier or in hospitality preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Genuine passion for wine and enhancing guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee wine service in the restaurant and bar.
• Contribute to the wine list development.
• Train team members on wine recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Wine Knowledge

Education

WSET Level 3 or 4 Diploma

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22.06.2025

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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, but we understand that everyone’s needs are different. That’s why we’re happy to discuss part-time contracts to fit around your individual schedule.

What We Offer:

• Full-time (40 hours per week) or Part-time Contracts tailored to your lifestyle.
• Overtime Pay – you’ll be paid for every hour worked beyond your contracted hours.

Whether you're seeking a full-time role or looking for part-time work that fits around other commitments, we have different options available.

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

This will include serving wine within the restaurant and bar service, managing stock levels, and helping develop our teams to recommend and sell wines to customers to enhance their dining experience and menu choices.

What you’ll need?

Previous experience within the hospitality sector or specifically with wines, ideally as a Sommelier or supplier.

Exceptional customer service skills, with a genuine passion for sharing your knowledge to improve guest experiences.

A WSET level 3 or 4 diploma or equivalent Sommelier qualification is preferred but not essential, as we can provide this training as you settle into your role.

What’s in it for you?

We are proud to offer great places to work with our teams at the heart of all we do, leading with a values-based approach rooted in Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team, written ‘by our people for our people’.

Our bespoke Eden Extras benefits platform offers:

• Enhanced annual leave – 31 days, rising to 33 days with service.
• Fairly distributed Service Charge/Gratuities paid monthly.
• Live-in accommodation available.
• Discounts and cashback across 800 high street and food retailers, gyms, days out, restaurants/takeaways, and utilities.
• Access to our wellbeing centre with Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and money management tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Lease Scheme.
• Health plans covering dental, optical, alternative healthcare, and 24-hour GP access.
• Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure access across EHC properties.
• Support via our Wellbeing Strategy focusing on Money, Mind, Body & Heart, including financial wellbeing, domestic violence, and family-friendly policies.
• Access to Eden Engage – our employee portal with regular team news.
• Opportunities to grow through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support during significant life events.
• Return-to-work financial support for those returning from maternity leave.
• Free parking, meals on duty, uniform, etc.

Our culture emphasizes collaboration, involving our teams in shaping our workplace through:

- Regular surveys and forums for your opinions.

- A ‘You said, we did’ approach to show feedback is valued.

- A commitment to Sustainability & Wellbeing with employee champions.

Eden Hotel Collection is committed to providing an equitable workplace, recruiting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, people with disabilities, and others who bring diverse perspectives.

We are proud members of the Hoteliers Charter and strive to be an excellent place to work, guided by our core values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team, as reflected in our multiple awards for employee wellbeing and engagement.

Join us to be part of a passionate, inclusive team dedicated to excellence.