Join our team as a Senior Sommelier
Are you bold, driven towards excellence, guided by intuition, and passionate about delivering exceptional wine experiences in a luxury environment?
At The Twenty Two, we are looking for a Senior Sommelier to join our Food & Beverage team, delivering world-class wine service while creating memorable dining experiences for our guests and members.
The Role
As a Senior Sommelier, you will:
-
Deliver exceptional wine service, providing expert recommendations and creating memorable experiences for every guest
-
Manage and maintain the wine programme, ensuring the highest standards of presentation, storage, and stock control
-
Build strong relationships with guests, confidently guiding them through the wine list and pairing selections with our menus
-
Support, coach, and inspire the Sommelier and Restaurant teams, sharing your knowledge and passion for wine
-
Work closely with the Head Sommelier, Restaurant Management, and Kitchen teams to develop wine pairings and enhance the overall guest experience
-
Assist with wine ordering, cellar organisation, inventory management, and supplier relationships
-
Represent The Twenty Two brand with confidence, professionalism, and exceptional attention to detail at all times
This is a hands-on role requiring outstanding product knowledge, commercial awareness, and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality and exceptional service.
What's in It for You?
You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team, working in one of London's most distinctive hospitality venues, with opportunities to grow and develop within the business.
Employee Benefits:
-
Employee Assistance Programme with Hospitality Action: Our specialist support services help hospitality people tackle complex issues like addiction, financial difficulties, relationship breakdown, bereavement, or mental health problems.
-
Employee Referral Scheme: £1,000 (paid on your referral completing their probationary period).
-
Mentoring schemes.
-
Management Development Training – on the job with support from external training providers.
-
Your birthday is off
-
Generous Company Discretionary Sick Pay Scheme. You accrue one day CSP per month during your employment with the Company on a rolling basis, capped at 5 years' length of service.
-
Generous staff discount in the Ground Floor Restaurant: 30% off a table up to 4 guests and 20% off a table up to 6 guests.
-
A Guest Experience in the Hotel (subject to availability).
-
Holiday entitlement increases: 2 days at 2 years' length of service, and a further 3 days at 5 years' length of service, prorated to your contract hours.
-
Long service award schemes
About Us
The Twenty Two is a luxury lifestyle hotel and members' club in the heart of Mayfair, blending hospitality, dining, and culture. Our environment is fast-paced, refined, and guest-focused, with high expectations for service excellence and teamwork across all departments.
About You
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about excellence and culture.
You will have:
-
Previous experience as a Senior Sommelier or Sommelier within a luxury hotel, fine dining restaurant, or private members' club
-
Excellent knowledge of wines, spirits, and beverages, with a recognised wine qualification (WSET Level 3 or above preferred)
-
A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences through personalised wine service
-
Experience supporting and developing colleagues within a high-performing hospitality team
-
Strong organisational and cellar management skills, with experience of stock control and inventory
-
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with guests and make tailored recommendations
-
A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
-
Outstanding attention to detail, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning
If you do not hear from us within 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. 