Details:
- Salary: £38,700 - 49,500 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
- Date: 21 hours ago
Description:
Develop, curate and maintain an award‑winning wine list that aligns with the culinary vision of each of the hotel’s five restaurants and three bars.
* Lead, mentor and schedule the wine service team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high standards.
* Oversee wine purchasing, inventory control and supplier relationships to ensure quality, provenance and cost‑effectiveness.
* Conduct staff training and guest tastings, promoting curiosity and education about wine regions, vintages and food pairings.
* Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B managers to design bespoke wine pairings for special events, banquets and private functions.
* Maintain compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations, and uphold the hotel’s commitment to sustainability and diversity in sourcing.
* Analyse sales data and guest feedback to continuously refine the wine programme and drive revenue growth.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a senior sommelier or wine director role within a luxury hotel or high‑end restaurant environment.
* Advanced wine qualifications (e.g., WSET Level 3 or higher, CMS, or equivalent) and a deep knowledge of global wine regions.
* Strong leadership and people‑development skills, with the ability to inspire and coach a diverse team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of building relationships with guests, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Commercial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost control and revenue optimisation.
* Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and a commitment to the hotel’s values of honesty, curiosity and customer‑first focus.
* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the hospitality calendar