Junior Sommelier

Join us as a Junior Sommelier at CUT at 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK ‘World’s Best Steak Restaurant’ and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success. We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as a Junior Sommelier at CUT at 45 Park Lane, you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Junior Sommelier, you'll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Support the Sommelier Team: Help prepare, serve, and look after wine and drinks for guests, keep wine stations tidy, and handle bottles and glassware carefully.
• Deliver 5-Star Guest Service: Work with the team to give guests a luxury experience; answering questions, assisting with wine choices, and making sure service is smooth and professional.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Junior Sommelier, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work: 2 PM to 11 PM / 12 PM to 10 PM

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Attention to Detail - You can follow wine service steps accurately, check stock properly, and store items carefully.
• Clear Communication - You speak clearly and can talk with guests and teammates.
• Teamwork - You’re happy to work closely with senior sommeliers, kitchen staff, and waitstaff to make service smooth.
• Good Customer Service - You can help guests, answer their questions, and make them feel welcome.
• Basic Organisation - You keep wine stations tidy and help set up and clean up before and after service.
• Willingness to Learn - You’re open to learning more about wine and service through training.
• Care with Wine and Glassware - You handle bottles and glassware carefully and safely.

Preferred Skills

• Some Wine Knowledge - You have a basic idea of grape types, wine regions, or how wines are served.
• Fine Dining or Hotel Experience - You’ve worked before in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Language Skills - You can speak languages besides English (useful for international guests).
• Food & Wine Pairing Knowledge - You know a little about which wines go well with different dishes or are eager to learn.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: Enjoy Friends & Family stay discounts out hotels, Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Aviva Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from Seasonal ticket loan, Rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and Eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.
  
  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments  to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [email protected]  so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.