Senior Sommelier

Job Description

As the Senior Sommelier at Cambridge House, you will deliver an exceptional and engaging wine experience, guiding guests through our selection with knowledge, intuition and a genuine passion for discovery. You will make the world of wine feel accessible without losing its sense of wonder, tailoring recommendations to individual tastes, menus and occasions. You will uphold exceptional service standards and share your expertise generously. From curating memorable pairings to developing the confidence and knowledge of fellow team members, you will help create a wine experience that feels distinctive, personal and unmistakably Cambridge House.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional wine service through thoughtful recommendations and engaging storytelling that bring each bottle, producer and vintage to life.

• Guide guests through our wine selection with confidence and expertise, creating considered pairings that complement the menu and reflect individual tastes and occasions.

• Support the day-to-day running of the wine service, ensuring consistency, efficiency and the highest standards of presentation.

• Work closely with the wider Sommelier, Culinary and Cambridge House teams to deliver memorable pairings, personalised experiences and seamless service.

• Share your knowledge through tastings, briefings and on-the-job training, supporting the development and confidence of team members.

• Assist with cellar organisation, stock management, inventory control and the careful handling and storage of wines.

• Stay curious about new regions, producers and vintages, contributing ideas and recommendations that enhance the guest experience and support the commercial success of the wine programme.

• Maintain exceptional standards of professionalism, responsible alcohol service, licensing compliance and cellar safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Sommelier or experienced Sommelier within a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant or high-end hospitality environment.

• Strong wine knowledge across classic and emerging regions, grape varieties, vintages, producers and winemaking techniques, with a genuine appetite for continued discovery.

• A recognised wine qualification, such as WSET Level 3 or above, or an equivalent qualification through the Court of Master Sommeliers, would be advantageous.

• Demonstrable experience in wine service, food pairing, cellar management, stock control and ordering, with an understanding of commercial performance.

• A collaborative approach to developing fellow team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to a positive, supportive working culture.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays, as required.

• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Additional Information

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

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