Sommelier

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Sommelier- Romy Gill at The Pem in Conrad London St. James, you’re not just responsible for selecting, purchasing, and recommending wines – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay – £34,000 to £38,000 per annum plus service charge (based on experience) with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
• Food and beverage discounts – Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
• Free meals on duty – Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our Employee Stock Purchase Programme (ESPP), eligible Team Members can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Pension scheme – Supporting you as you plan for the future.
• High street discounts – Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
• Mental health resources – Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Crisis Concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
• Career development opportunities – Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Conrad London St James is one of Hilton’s three global luxury brands and reflects the bold, inspired and personalized service we offer our guests. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10% in the world.

The Venue - Romy Gill at The Pem Restaurant

Romy Gill at the Pem at Conrad London St. James is entered an exciting new phase, redefined its identity as a destination for elevated, contemporary social fine dining inspired by refined South Asian influences. 

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Curate an exceptional wine program: Collaborate with Culinary and Food & Beverage leadership to select, update, and manage the wine list to complement the menu and align with department strategy
• Enhance the guest experience: Recommend wine pairings, educate guests on varieties and pricing, and ensure wines are served at the correct temperature and in proper glassware
• Contribute to revenue growth: Develop and implement strategies to enhance wine sales, including special promotions and supplier partnerships
• Optimize beverage costs: Analyze costs, negotiate pricing with vendors, and manage ordering for hotel operations and special events
• Host engaging wine events: Organize tastings, “wine of the month" promotions, and other activations to increase guest engagement and drive sales
• Train and develop team member expertise: Educate team members on wine pairings, service techniques, and product knowledge to elevate the dining experience

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum