Become a Londoner
Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. A perfectly engineered collection of spaces, tastes, textures and offerings over 15 floors. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, where the four corners of the city meet. We are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests' exacting standards, but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognizes and rewards potential. Stand out from the crowd by joining London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel.
At The Londoner we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.
We are currently recruiting for a Sommelier to join The Whitcomb’s team at our super-boutique The Londoner Hotel.
Overview:
* As a Sommelier you will work alongside the restaurant team to deliver an exceptional service to our guests by using an in-depth knowledge of the food and beverage menus and guiding the guest to a pairing that match the food and is appropriate to their taste.
* Maintain the stock of the wine menu while sourcing new wines to suit the menu and business model.
* Undertake for the training and development of the Junior Sommeliers, as well the beverage knowledge of the restaurant team through tastings and training sessions.
* The role of Sommelier involves overseeing the service of the restaurant and the Junior Sommelier team, ensuring all aspects of beverage service are immaculate.
About You:
* To be considered for the role of Sommelier it is essential you have in depth knowledge of New and Old-World wines, understanding current and future market trends.
* Understand the strategic positioning of the hotel, restaurant & company within the competitive market.
* Has a high level of hotel product and services knowledge.
* Has a high level of business communication.
* Has good attention to detail for all areas of service and restaurant needs.
* A strong leader with great ambition to progress and create a fun and dynamic atmosphere.
Our Benefits Package:
* Competitive salary
* 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
* Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
* Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
* Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
* Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
* Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
* Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
* Regular social events across all hotels
* Annual company recognition events held in January each year
* Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
* Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
* Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
* Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development