SOMMELIER

Thistle City Barbican; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in North Yorkshire is looking for an experienced sommelier to manage a cellar of 300 wines and deliver top-tier service to guests. Responsibilities include training staff, organizing wine events, and promoting wine sales. Candidates should have prior sommelier experience and a passion for hospitality. The role offers various employee benefits including a monthly service charge, generous holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly service charge

31 days holiday increasing to 33

Access to earnings before payday

Free parking

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted live-in accommodation

Team appreciation activities

50% off food and 20% off beverages

Discounted hotel stays

Complimentary uniform and shoe allowance

Onsite Team Gym

Refer a Friend Scheme

Employee Assistance Support line

Grantley Academy for development

Qualifications

• Ability to create, purchase, and manage a cellar of 300 wines.
• Inspire and train staff with wine knowledge and experience.
• Help with food service alongside the restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and take ownership of the cellars and stock distribution.
• Deliver wine events and tastings to guests.
• Make recommendations for food and wine pairings.

Skills

Team player

Previous experience as a sommelier

Passionate about delivering high service

Professional wine decanting

Ability to work under pressure

Well organized with attention to detail

Qualified to level 2 WSET or CMS

Clean and tidy work area

Enthusiasm for wines and service

Well-presented and well-mannered

Education

Level 2 WSET or CMS qualification

Job description

£30,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually

45 hours

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award‑winning spa, and a cutting‑edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Capable of creating, purchase and manage a cellar of 300 wines
• Inspire and train staff from your wine knowledge and experience
• Help with food service, when possible, with the restaurant team
• Responsible for maintaining good staff welfare
• Making sure the wine and drinks service is at the highest level
• Making recommendation of food and wine pairings
• Train and develop the staff using the company procedures
• Deliver wine events and tastings to our guests
• Manage and take ownership of the cellars and distribution of stock
• Help push sales to gain the best possible profit for the restaurant

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Team player
• Previous experience as a sommelier
• Be passionate about delivering the highest levels of service to our guest in an engaging way
• Perform wine decanting in a professional manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Well organised with great attention to detail
• Be qualified to level 2 WSET or CMS
• Ensure areas are always clean and tidy
• Ability to pass your enthusiasm to guests and team members alike
• Well‑presented and well‑mannered

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Wagestream)
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live‑in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts – 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development