At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional wine service and share your passion for wines with guests.
- Company: Join the award-winning Lime Wood hotel, known for its unique and fun work culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy meals on duty, discounts, and access to a range of learning opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and recognised qualifications in wine and spirits.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and enhance your wine knowledge in a stunning environment.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in a similar role and a proactive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are currently looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Sommelier to join our Wine Team at our award‑winning hotel, Lime Wood. At Lime Wood, we offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own offering. We have a large traditional vaulted ceiling wine cellar, a real treat for any passionate Sommelier. We are proud of our extensive wine list that has been many years in the making which has previously been awarded the Tattinger Wine List of the Year and the most Innovative and exciting wine List at Conde Nast Johansens Awards.
Why join us? We give our teams a great place to work that is fun, professional, and just a little bit different. At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work life balance. Compassion, consideration, and patience is the motto. Standards are clear, ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.
Perks & Benefits
- Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.
- 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.
- Take home goods – cost price.
- Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.
- Range of learning & development opportunities.
About the role Responsibilities:
- Ensure our wine service is slick and knowledgeable, by being present on the restaurant floor.
- Keep and up to date knowledge of our wine list.
- Have the ability to easily recommend and pair wines, along with the confidence to up sale.
- Assist with maintaining the cellar, stock management and supplier relationships.
- Collaboratively work with our Food & Beverage team in delivering a well‑rounded food & beverage service to our guests.
- Have a genuine passion towards wines.
- Seek to upskill and enrol in recognised qualifications.
- Ensure food handling & safety measures are met and compliant.
Previous experience within a similar role is essential. You must have a proactive, motivated attitude and bring with you some product knowledge to pass onto other members of the team. Completion of recognised study in wine and spirits is advantageous. In turn we will provide you with any further qualifications that might be required for your own personal development.
