We are looking for a Sommelier to join a newly awarded 5-star luxury hotel in Hertfordshire. This is a newly created role and a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sommelier to take ownership of the hotel’s wine offering and help shape its future direction. The hotel has two restaurants, alongside bars, private dining and a busy events, weddings and banqueting operation, giving the Sommelier exposure across the wider F&B business rather than being limited to one restaurant. Initially, this will be a standalone Sommelier position, working closely with the F&B, restaurant, events and culinary teams. As the wine programme develops, there is potential for the role and team to grow further.
The Role
- Leading wine service across the hotel’s restaurants and wider F&B operation
- Providing knowledgeable and engaging recommendations to guests
- Developing and maintaining wine lists in keeping with the hotel’s 5-star positioning
- Working closely with the chefs on wine pairings and menu development
- Supporting the selection and purchasing of wines for events, weddings, private dining and banqueting
- Managing wine stock, ordering, cellar organisation and controls
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and identifying new wines and producers
- Supporting tastings, wine dinners and other guest experiences
- Training and developing the wider F&B team on wine knowledge and service
- Bringing new ideas to continually develop the hotel’s wine programme
The Ideal Candidate
- Has previous Sommelier experience within a luxury hotel, quality restaurant or fine‑dining environment
- Has excellent wine knowledge and a genuine passion for hospitality
- Is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the wine functionHas an understanding of purchasing, stock management, margins and commercial performance
- Is confident working across different areas of a hotel, from restaurant service to events and banqueting
- Has a warm, engaging approach with guests
- Is excited by the opportunity to build and develop a wine programme from the ground up
- Holds a recognised wine qualification such as WSET, CMS or equivalent
This is a particularly exciting time to join the hotel following its recent 5-star accreditation. For the right person, there is a real opportunity to make the position their own and, as the wine offering grows, potentially develop a larger sommelier function and team in the future. Competitive salary + excellent hotel benefits.
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