JUNIOR SOMMELIER

Full Time

£27,500 per annum

45 hours

Grantley Hall is an exclusive, five star luxury hotel and wellness retreat, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With 47 exquisite rooms and suites, four exceptional restaurants and five sophisticated bars. The extensive development has also included the introduction of a tranquil spa and pioneering ELITE luxury gym and executive wellness facility, alongside a stunning events pavilion that seats up to 180 guests with a unique and glamorous champagne and cocktail bar

Key Responsibilities

• Capable of creating, purchase and manage a cellar of 300 wines plus
• 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 parings
• Train and develop the staff using the company procedures
• To deliver wine events and tastings to our guests
• To 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
• To be qualified to level 2 WSET or CMS
• To ensure areas are always clean and tidy
• Ability to pass your enthusiasm to guests and team members alike
• Well-presented and well-mannered