Assistant Head Sommelier
£39,000 Package + Benefits
Pembrokeshire
Benefits:
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5 day working week
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Employee long service holiday benefit
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Individual training and development plan for all staff
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Pension provided through NEST
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Generous 30% staff discount off food and beverage across the hotel and sister businesses
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Staff rate and friends and family room rates across selected hotels
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Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action
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Annual staff rewards scheme
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Strong progression opportunities across the wider group
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Head Sommelier to join a flagship 5 AA Red Star luxury hotel in the Pembrokeshire countryside. Set in the Narberth Hills and overlooking the Preseli Hills, the hotel is one of Wales’ leading luxury destinations, with 26 bedrooms, refined hospitality and a strong reputation for food, wine and guest experience.
The hotel is home to two restaurants, giving this role excellent variety across different styles of service. The Fernery holds 4 AA Rosettes and delivers a refined dining experience, while the Artisan Rooms holds 2 AA Rosettes and offers a more relaxed but still carefully considered dining experience, with the same focus on quality, provenance and attention to detail.
This role would suit someone from a fine dining or high quality hospitality background with strong wine, spirits and service knowledge. Rosette experience would be beneficial but is not essential. What matters most is a genuine passion for world wines, excellent organisation, strong attention to detail and a warm, sincere approach to guests and the wider team.
This role does not provide accommodation, so you must be able to reliably commute or relocate to the area. You must also be able to drive due to the location.
Please note that this role does not provide Sponsorship, to apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.
Assistant Head Sommelier Ideal Profile:
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Outstanding experience as a Sommelier or above in a comparable fine dining environment
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Clear passion for world wines, spirits, cocktails and exceptional hospitality
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Excellent knowledge of wine service, pairing and guest recommendations
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Well organised with strong attention to detail
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Genuine, sincere and people focused in approach
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Smart presentation with a friendly yet professional personality
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Resilient nature and ability to work under pressure
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Strong team working ethic and ability to support the wider restaurant, bar and lounge teams
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Excited by the opportunity to work under an award winning Head Sommelier
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Keen to develop within a luxury hotel group with strong progression opportunities
Assistant Head Sommelier Responsibilities:
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Support the Head Sommelier with wine service across both hotel restaurants
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Deliver confident, knowledgeable and polished wine recommendations to guests
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Assist with drinks service across the 4 AA Rosette restaurant and 2 AA Rosette restaurant
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Support the bar and lounge areas where required
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Help maintain wine standards, stock organisation and cellar presentation
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Work closely with the restaurant teams to create a seamless guest experience
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Support wine pairing, service preparation and daily operational organisation
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Represent the hotel’s luxury standards through warm, professional guest interaction
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Contribute to a positive, knowledgeable and service focused team culture
