Senior Sommelier in London

Join our team as a Senior Sommelier. Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and passionate about delivering exceptional wine experiences in a luxury environment? At The Twenty Two, we are looking for a Senior Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team, delivering world-class wine service while creating memorable dining experiences for our guests and members.

The Role

• Deliver exceptional wine service, providing expert recommendations and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
• Manage and maintain the wine programme, ensuring the highest standards of presentation, storage, and stock control.
• Build strong relationships with guests, confidently guiding them through the wine list and pairing selections with our menus.
• Support, coach, and inspire the Sommelier and Restaurant teams, sharing your knowledge and passion for wine.
• Work closely with the Head Sommelier, Restaurant Management, and Kitchen teams to develop wine pairings and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Assist with wine ordering, cellar organisation, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
• Represent The Twenty Two brand with confidence, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail at all times.

This is a hands-on role requiring outstanding product knowledge, commercial awareness, and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality and exceptional service.

What's in It for You?

You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team, working in one of London's most distinctive hospitality venues, with opportunities to grow and develop within the business.

Employee Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action: Our specialist support services help hospitality people tackle complex issues like addiction, financial difficulties, relationship breakdown, bereavement, or mental health problems.
• Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period).
• Mentoring schemes.
• Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers.
• Your birthday is off.
• Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years' length of service.
• Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4 guests and 20% off a table up to 6 guests.
• A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability).
• Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years' length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years' length of service, prorated to your contract hours.
• Long service award schemes.

About Us

The Twenty Two is a luxury lifestyle hotel and members' club in the heart of Mayfair, blending hospitality, dining, and culture. Our environment is fast-paced, refined, and guest-focused, with high expectations for service excellence and teamwork across all departments.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture. You will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Sommelier or Sommelier within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or private members' club.
• Excellent knowledge of wines, spirits, and beverages, with a recognised wine qualification (WSET Level 3 or above preferred).
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through personalised wine service.
• Experience supporting and developing colleagues within a high-performing hospitality team.
• Strong organisational and cellar management skills, with experience of stock control and inventory.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with guests and make tailored recommendations.
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Outstanding attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Salary: Up to £45,800