Sommelier

Sommelier

Hampshire Countryside | Live-In Accommodation Available
£30,606 per annum + approx. £7,800+ annual tronc
Full-Time | Permanent

We're looking for a passionate Sommelier to join the team at a beautiful luxury countryside destination in Hampshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a wine professional who is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences and wants to develop their knowledge within a highly regarded, food-led hospitality environment.

With a carefully curated and constantly evolving wine programme, quality and seasonality are at the heart of the experience. Working closely with an accomplished restaurant and kitchen team, you'll play a key role in delivering thoughtful, engaging and highly personalised wine service - from confident recommendations to seamless pairing and exceptional table-side hospitality.

The Role

As Sommelier, you will be an integral part of the restaurant team, using your knowledge and passion for wine to enhance the guest experience and deliver exceptional service.

You'll help shape the wine experience, guiding guests through the list, making considered recommendations and working closely with the kitchen to ensure wine and food come together beautifully.

What We're Looking For

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused hospitality role
A genuine passion for wine and creating memorable guest experiences
A strong foundation of wine knowledge and a desire to continually learn
Confidence and enthusiasm when discussing wine and making recommendations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A meticulous eye for detail and consistently high standards
A positive, professional and team-oriented approach
An interest in working collaboratively with chefs and the wider restaurant team
WSET Qualifications
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and across a busy hospitality operation

What's On Offer

In return, you'll receive a competitive package and the opportunity to develop your career within a quality-focused hospitality environment:

£30,606 annual salary
Approximately £7,800+ annual tronc
Live-in accommodation available
Enhanced holiday allowance
Private healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance from day one
Company sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Free meals while on duty
50% discount on food and beverage
£1,000 employee referral bonus
Monthly recognition awards
Annual staff events and celebrations
Ongoing wine training and professional development
Genuine opportunities for career progression
Additional employee discounts and wellbeing benefits

Why Join?

This is more than an opportunity to work as a Sommelier - it's a chance to become part of a forward-thinking hospitality team where wine, food, seasonality and exceptional guest experiences genuinely sit at the heart of the operation.

Set within the beautiful Hampshire countryside, you'll work alongside a talented and passionate team in an environment where quality matters and development is actively encouraged.

Whether you're an established Sommelier looking for your next challenge or a talented wine professional ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge, broaden your experience and become part of an ambitious food and beverage operation.

If you're passionate about wine, serious about hospitality and motivated to deliver exceptional experiences, we'd love to hear from you

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