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.