Sommelier - Mayfair, London

Sommelier - Mayfair, London Major Food Group is hiring a passionate and personable Sommelier to join our team at Carbone London, located inside the Chancery Rosewood Hotel. You will be responsible for delivering an exceptional wine experience for our guests, helping them discover wines they will enjoy and ensuring consistently high standards of wine service. You will have a good knowledge of wine and a genuine interest in developing your expertise, with the confidence to make recommendations based on each guest's preferences. Working closely with the front-of-house and culinary teams, you will play an important role in creating a welcoming and memorable dining experience. RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommend wines and food pairings to guests based on their individual preferences and dining choices. Guide guests through the wine list and make recommendations based on their tastes, preferences and budget. Maintain a strong working knowledge of the restaurant's wine list, including grape varieties, regions, styles and pricing. Ensure wines are served at the correct temperature and in the appropriate glassware, in line with restaurant standards. Ensure opened bottles are stored correctly to maintain their quality and freshness. Assist with the day-to-day management of the wine cellar, ensuring it is organised, well maintained and appropriately stocked. Clean and maintain glassware and wine service equipment, including trolleys, decanters, ice buckets, coasters and bottle holders. Follow all food, beverage, health and safety procedures and ensure relevant standards and legislation are adhered to. Maintain a clean and professional appearance and uphold the restaurant's standards at all times. Deliver warm, attentive and knowledgeable service, communicating effectively with guests and anticipating their needs. Identify opportunities to improve wine service, efficiency and the overall guest experience. Represent the restaurant professionally and contribute positively to its culture and values. REQUIREMENTS: A genuine passion and interest in wine. Good knowledge of wine and a desire to continually develop your expertise. Previous experience in a sommelier, wine service or high-quality restaurant environment is desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A natural ability to engage with guests and make wine recommendations in a friendly and approachable way. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of service. A positive, proactive and team-oriented approach. The ability to work effectively in a busy restaurant environment. A passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests. BENEFITS Dine on Major (Money to spend in any of our restaurants both in the UK & US) Meals on duty Life Assurance (2x your basic annual salary) Stream - a financial wellbeing benefit that provides you access to your pay as you earn it. CODE membership Access to a pension scheme 28 Days of holiday, plus more with each year. Employee Assistance Programme AVIVA Digicare Workplace (Get online same day GP appointments) Discounts for Wellbeing and Gyms Equal Employment Opportunity Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.