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.