Head Sommelier

Job Title: Head Sommelier

Department: Bars Food & Beverage

Inspired and Supported by: Head Of Bars

Your purpose will be:

To lead one of the most ambitious and extensive wine programmes in luxury hospitality. The Head Sommelier will be responsible for curating and delivering an exceptional wine experience centred around Beaufort Bars Discovery Programme featuring over 100 wines available by the glass and one of the largest public luxury wine selections in the market.

You will inspire guests and team members alike through exceptional wine knowledge engaging storytelling and a passion for discovery ensuring every guest interaction reinforces Beaufort Bars position as a world-class destination for wine Champagne and luxury hospitality.

You will be accountable for:

Leadership and Team Management

• Always being present on the floor during service and getting hands-on to assist when needed.
• Lead motivate and inspire the bar team and support staff fostering a positive work environment.
• Set performance expectations provide regular feedback and conduct performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement training programmes to enhance the teams knowledge and skills.
• Schedule staff efficiently to meet business needs while maintaining labour cost controls.
• Promote teamwork collaboration and excellent communication across the team.
• Assist with recruitment within the bar department.

F&B Programme Management

• Leading and developing Beaufort Bars wine Programme and extensive wine-by-the-glass offering.
• Maintaining one of the largest public luxury wine selections available in London.
• Delivering exceptional wine service standards that complement Beaufort Bars luxury positioning.
• Driving wine sales guest engagement and profitability through expert recommendations and innovative activations.
• Managing wine procurement inventory supplier relationships and cellar standards.
• Educating and inspiring the team to confidently navigate and sell a diverse portfolio of wines.
• Creating unique guest experiences that encourage exploration and discovery across the wine list.
• Supporting the ongoing evolution of the wine programme ensuring it remains innovative relevant and commercially successful.
• Acting as an ambassador for Beaufort Bar within the global wine and luxury hospitality communities.

Financial Management

• Achieve revenue and profitability targets in line with guidance from the Head of Bars.
• Monitor and analyse weekly performance reports sharing insights and recommendations.
• Manage labour and inventory costs to achieve financial objectives.

Qualifications :

What you will need to do in this role

• Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the guest journey through innovative wine offerings.
• Acting as an ambassador for Beaufort Bar within the global wine and luxury hospitality communities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including health and safety liquor licensing and food hygiene.
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Champion impeccable adherence to Forbes and LQA standards curating an unparalleled five-star experience that reflects the sophistication and legacy of true luxury hospitality.
• Uphold The Savoys brand reputation by delivering consistently exceptional service

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

Additional Information :

• Whats in it for you

• Competitive salary and additional service charge
• Life insurance and pension
• 31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Exclusive discounts:
  • Savoy Fairmont Raffles and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
  • 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars Afternoon Tea spa florist and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
  • 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
• Free stay for two at The Savoy after successful probation
• Colleague restaurant gym interfaith prayer room and wellness room
• Laundry services
• Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses; HSF & Perkbox
• Employee assistance program
• Virgin Active and The Gym Group membership discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan for commuting
• Annual optician reimbursements of 100
• Local discounts for F&B and retail

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1