Location
London

Hours
Rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays

Salary
£39,645 (including service charge)

About the Role
The Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels, renowned for outstanding service excellence since 1889. As Sommelier at The Savoy, you will lead one of the most ambitious and extensive wine programmes in luxury hospitality. You will be responsible for curating and delivering an exceptional wine experience centred around Beaufort Bar's Discovery Programme, featuring over 100 wines available by the glass and one of the largest public luxury wine selections in the market.

Your role will involve inspiring guests and team members through exceptional wine knowledge, engaging storytelling, and a passion for discovery. You will create sophisticated, memorable, and personalised wine experiences for every guest, regardless of their wine knowledge, ensuring Beaufort Bar remains a world-class destination for wine, Champagne, and luxury hospitality.

You will collaborate closely with the Host Team, Bar Team, Sommelier Team, and Head Sommelier to deliver a seamless five-star experience, following Forbes Five-Star and Savoy service standards. Continuous development through tastings, supplier presentations, and training sessions will be key, alongside sharing your expertise and supporting colleagues' growth.

As part of a passionate and ambitious team, you will proudly represent Beaufort Bar and The Savoy, delivering world-class hospitality and exceptional guest experiences.

Experience
Previous Sommelier, Wine Waiter, or luxury beverage service experience within a high-end hospitality environment is essential.

About you
- Strong passion for wine, Champagne, and luxury hospitality
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and guest engagement skills
- Ability to confidently recommend wines and create tailored guest experiences
- Quick thinking, resourceful, and able to solve problems in the moment
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and courteous at all times
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Right to work in the UK

Qualifications
- Demonstrable knowledge of classic wine regions, grape varieties, producers, and service standards
- Passion for and understanding of Forbes Five-Star hospitality and what it takes to deliver it
- Commitment to ongoing wine education with opportunities to pursue advanced WSET qualifications through sponsorship and development programmes