Assistant Head Sommelier - The Ritz London THE RITZ LONDON OVERVIEW Located between the bustling Piccadilly and the calm oasis of Green Park, The Ritz London hotel offers the height of opulence with luxurious bedrooms, Michelin star dining and world-renowned Afternoon Tea. At every opportunity, our employees create a positive, memorable, and magical experience for both our customers and colleagues. POSITION OVERVIEW We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team at The Ritz London within the Ritz Restaurant Department as an Assistant Head Sommelier. As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will play a key role in curating an exceptional wine experience for our discerning guests. Working closely with our Head Sommelier, you will ensure the seamless service of wine pairings that complement our Michelin-starred cuisine. Your expertise and leadership skills should shine as you lead and train a team of sommeliers, manage inventory, and demonstrate your excellent knowledge of wines, regions, and trends. This is a dynamic role that combines leadership, passion, and a commitment to delivering world-class service. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Relevant experience in a 5-Star or fine dining property is essential Excellent customer service and leadership skills WSET, CMS, or similar qualifications or certificates Possess the ability to work under pressure and have strong organisational skills Good command of the English language, both spoken and written Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests OUR BENEFITS Highly competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector Instant reward and recognition scheme 28 holidays (including bank holidays) Learning & Development opportunities Employee discount scheme for Ritz goods and external providers Free laundry service for tailored uniform Complimentary meals on duty Social events and activities Season ticket loan CODE Hospitality App Wellness treatments: massage, chiropody and more Pension scheme Employee mental health assistance helpline Employee Introductory Scheme ( 600) Training Fund Assistance Eligibility: In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Due the high volume of applicants, if you have not heard from us within 10 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.