Commis Sommelier

Join us as a Junior Sommelier at CUTat 45 Park Lane recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places toWork for in 2024 & 2025. Number 1 in the UK Worlds Best SteakRestaurant and number 10 in the world. We continually strive to build andnurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in ourvalues of passion personality respect working together and creativity. Webelieve that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives oursuccess.We care about your career and areproud to have the absolute best people in the industry.

When you join us as a Junior Sommelier at CUT at 45 Park Lane you will have a unique opportunity to excelin your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winninglearning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft service andleadership.

Whatyoull do

As a Junior Sommelier youllenjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Supportthe Sommelier Team: Help prepare serve and look after wine and drinks forguests keep wine stations tidy and handle bottles and glassware carefully.
• Deliver5-Star Guest Service: Work with the team to give guests a luxury experience; answeringquestions assisting with wine choices and making sure service is smooth andprofessional.

The items shared are the essenceof a day in the life of a Junior Sommelier but well make sure you areprovided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work: 2PM to 11 PM / 12 PM to 10 PM

Whatyoull bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• Attention to Detail - You canfollow wine service steps accurately check stock properly and store itemscarefully.
• Clear Communication - Youspeak clearly and can talk with guests and teammates.
• Teamwork - Yourehappy to work closely with senior sommeliers kitchen staff and waitstaff tomake service smooth.
• Good Customer Service - Youcan help guests answer their questions and make them feel welcome.
• Basic Organisation - Youkeep wine stations tidy and help set up and clean up before and after service.
• Willingness to Learn - Youreopen to learning more about wine and service through training.
• Care with Wine and Glassware - Youhandle bottles and glassware carefully and safely.

Preferred Skills

• Some Wine Knowledge - You have a basic idea of grapetypes wine regions or how wines are served.
• Fine Dining or Hotel Experience - Youve workedbefore in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel.
• Language Skills - You can speak languages besidesEnglish (useful for international guests).
• Food & Wine Pairing Knowledge - You know alittle about which wines go well with different dishes or are eager to learn.

Whatyoull get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays withbreakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: Get 50% off food and beveragesat selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection: EnjoyFriends & Family stay discounts out hotels Benefit from discounts atvarious high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the AvivaPrivate Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit fromSeasonal ticket loan Rental deposit scheme private financial advice and Eyecare vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career byaccessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• SocialEvents: Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winterball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a 1000 bonus when yourecommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-beingadvice because we care about our employees.
  
  

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything tosupport you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply alternative formats ofinformation or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do callPeople & Culture team on or email so that we can discuss how wecan support you through this process.