Sommelier
Scarlet & Bedruthan Hotels, Mawgan Porth
£13.08 - £14.37 per hour + tips | Permanent Contract | 40 Hours per Week
Turn Great Dining Experiences into Unforgettable Moments
Are you passionate about wine, hospitality and sharing your expertise with others?
We're looking for a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team, working across Scarlet and Bedruthan. This is an exciting opportunity to work with carefully curated wine lists, champion unique and sustainable producers, and create exceptional experiences for our guests.
Whether you're recommending the perfect pairing, introducing guests to hidden gems from emerging wine regions, or helping shape our beverage offering, you'll play an important role in elevating the dining experience across both hotels.
Working closely with our Wine & Beverage Service Manager, restaurant teams and chefs, you'll help deliver outstanding wine service while inspiring colleagues through your knowledge, passion and enthusiasm.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- £13.08 per hour (£14.37 per hour with Boost) plus a monthly share of hotel tips
- Permanent, 40-hour contract
- Performance Boost Scheme – the opportunity to earn more on top of your base pay
- 28 days holiday (increasing to 29 after your first year)
- WSET training and personalised wine development opportunities
- Learning, development and career progression pathways
- 40% off food and drink when visiting as a guest
- Long Service Awards – enjoy a complimentary overnight stay after your first year
- Health Shield Healthcare Plan
- Temporary team accommodation available (subject to availability)
- Team socials, recognition awards and wellbeing initiatives
At Red Hotels, we're passionate about creating exceptional experiences for our guests and an exceptional workplace for our people. You'll be part of a talented and supportive team, working across Scarlet and Bedruthan, where individuality is celebrated, development is encouraged and a genuine passion for hospitality is shared. It's an opportunity to build your wine career while working in two of Cornwall's most distinctive coastal hotels.
What You'll Be Doing
- Delivering exceptional wine service and luxury hospitality.
- Creating memorable guest experiences through thoughtful recommendations and pairings.
- Building genuine relationships with guests and sharing your passion for wine.
- Supporting the development of wine lists and drinks menus.
- Delivering wine and product knowledge training to Restaurant and Bar Hosts.
- Driving beverage sales through confident recommendations and upselling opportunities.
- Maintaining excellent cellar management and stock control standards.
- Ensuring compliance with hygiene, health and safety requirements.
- Supporting exceptional service standards across Scarlet and Bedruthan.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines knowledge with personality and understands that great wine service is about creating connections and memorable experiences.
You will be:
- Passionate about wine and hospitality.
- Experienced within restaurants, luxury hospitality or fine dining environments.
- Warm, charismatic and naturally engaging with guests.
- Excited to share your knowledge and inspire both guests and colleagues.
- Curious about wine regions, producers, sustainability and industry trends.
- Organised, self-motivated and professional.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a guest-focused environment.
Previous sommelier or wine service experience is desirable, and WSET qualifications are advantageous, but above all we're looking for someone with genuine passion, curiosity and a desire to learn.
Why Red Hotels?
Scarlet and Bedruthan are renowned for their distinctive hospitality, exceptional food and stunning coastal settings. Our wine offering is an important part of the guest experience, showcasing quality, craftsmanship and character from producers around the world.
As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we invest in our people and create opportunities for talented individuals to develop and grow.
This isn't simply a Sommelier role—it's an opportunity to develop your wine career, work alongside passionate hospitality professionals and become part of one of Cornwall's most exciting hotel businesses.
Ready to uncork your next opportunity? We'd love to hear from you.
AGENCIES: We're not working with recruitment agencies on this role and thank you for thinking of us. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications and agency fees will not be due.
