Job Ref: ILH6079
Branch: Chewton Glen Hotel Spa
Location: Chewton Glen Hotel Spa, Hampshire
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary + service charge + excellent benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: As Per Rota (including weekend work)
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 17/10/2025
Closing date: 30/11/2025
Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.
Aim of the Sommelier de Rang role
To sell, serve and actively promote wine sales, ensuring all guests receive quality wine service in The Dining Room.
Responsibilities of the Sommelier de Rang
* Work with the Sommelier team to provide seamless and professional service during lunch and dinner service
* Be fully conversant with wine list, menus and beverage items in the hotel and to provide a confident explanation if requested
* Engage with guests and provide recommendations to complement guest's palates and meals
* Be confident with wine and beverage knowledge, describing and upselling where possible
* Take ownership of running a section throughout service, responding promptly and courteously to our guest's needs
* Takepride in ensuring the cleanliness of all wine service equipment and storage areas as per Chewton Glen's standards
Sommelier de Rang - About you
* Previous experience working as a Sommelier de Rang/Junior Sommelier is desirable
* Experience working in a fine dining restaurant is desirable
* Good understanding of wine and passion for developing and expanding knowledge - WSET desirable
* Enthusiasm and charisma is key
* You will have keen eye for detail, organisational skills and confidence in communicating with the team
What's in it for you?
* Service charge on top of your monthly salary
* Accommodation available if required
* Free meals for our team
* Friends and Family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
* 25% discount on all Food Beverage
* Discount on Spa treatment and products
* …and much more.
Check out behind the scenes of the Chewton Glen team here:
A true English original, Chewton Glen is a privately owned luxury country house hotel spa located in the heart of the tranquil New Forest countryside and just minutes from the coast. Just two hours from London it is a perfect place to escape to. With a 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, endless country and coastal walks as well as an award winning spa, gym and large outdoor pool there is something for everyone.