In a Nutshell The Latymer - Pennyhill Park Hotel’s premier fine dining experience. This exclusive, 50 cover, flagship restaurant enables guests to enjoy the highest quality cuisine complemented by unparalleled service. Awarded their first Michelin Star in 2017, Chef Steve Smith offers a technically complex, yet engaging menu with classical themes and flavours staying true to themselves. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Commis Sommelier. In the role of Commis Sommelier, you will be expected to work effectively as part of a team providing support to the Sommelier and Head Sommelier with all aspects of the wine service in the restaurant. Package Description And now for the good stuff Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include: Competitive salary and benefits 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service) 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance. Meals on duty provided for free Recognition and rewards scheme Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs. Free gym access where available dedicated classes. BCorp member and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet. Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books Cycle to work scheme Main Responsibilities Lots to do, but lots of fun The Commis Sommelier will be responsible for; Ensuring all areas are properly stocked and set up ready for service. Ensuring an effective wine and beverage service in the restaurant at all times Full knowledge of the wine list in order to assist guest with their choices, being able to make appropriate recommendations where necessary. Being aware of all bookings and any special guest requirements Help run any wine tasting sessions as required by the team Resolving any guest queries relating to wine and drink service Ensuring the maintenance and cleanliness of all wine service equipment Help the Head Sommelier to carry out any wine training as required by front of house team members The Ideal Candidate Are you right for us? Our successful Sommelier will; Be fully knowledgeable of the menus, recipes and all beverage offerings in the Latymer restaurant Have a basic understanding of cost control. Be aware of and to adhere to company procedures relating to beverage SOP’s Previous experience as a sommelier/ waiter in a Fine Dining restaurant would be preferable A WSET qualification would be desirable but not essential About The Company Are we right for you? We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are. We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat. We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you. You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.