Head Sommelier

Job Purpose

Leads day-to-day wine service, service standards, Wine team deployment and execution of the Club's wine programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily wine service across the Club.
• Allocate Wine team responsibilities based on reservations, PDRs and events.
• Maintain high standards of wine presentation, glassware, decanting and temperature.
• Develop strong member relationships and personalised recommendations.
• Support the Head of Wine with wine-list development, tasting and purchasing.
• Monitor cellar organisation, stock levels, availability and high-value wines.
• Lead Sommeliers and conduct briefings, wine training and coaching.
• Host/support tastings, dinners and member wine events.
• Work closely with Kitchen on pairings and Operations on service.
• Resolve wine-service issues professionally.

Requirements

• Extensive sommelier experience in premium hospitality.
• Advanced international wine and service knowledge.
• Wine team leadership and cellar/inventory experience.
• Recognised professional wine qualification strongly preferred. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.