Sake Sommelier

Join us as a Sommelier at 45 Park Lanes SushiKanesaka received one Michelin star in 2024-2026recognised as one of The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work forin 2024-2026 and Hotel of the Year London at the 2024 AA HospitalityAwards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture whereinclusiveness is part of our DNA reflected in our values of passionpersonality respect working together and creativity. We believe that a varietyof perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having theabsolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Sommelier you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated asthe very best in your field. Youll learn not only from your fellow Legendsbut also through our award-winning learning academy so that you can achievethe highest standards of craft service and leadership and become a legend inyour own story.

What youll do

As Sommelier youll lovewhat you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for delivering knowledgeable warm andattentive wine and sake service across the restaurant and PDR.
• You will guide guests through our wine and sake selection makingrecommendations that complement the cuisine and individual preferences.
• You will maintain strong knowledge of Japanese sake wine servicestandards and beverage presentation.
• You will work closely with the chefs and service team to ensureseamless pairing recommendations and an exceptional guest experience.
• You will support the management of beverage stock includingreceiving storage inventory control and maintaining the presentation of thecellar and service areas.
• You will contribute to the development of our beverage offering andstay curious about new producers regions and styles.
• You will recognise regular guests and provide personalised servicereflecting our focus on Japanese hospitality and attention to detail.
• You will show flexibility and creativity when dealing with specialrequests and challenges that may arise during service.

The items shared are theessence of a day in the life of our Sommelier but we will make sure you are provided withspecifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and we would requireflexibility. These shifts arecurrently set as:

• Full-time opportunities available; shiftpatterns will be discussed at interview.

What youll bring

• Our values of Passion Personality RespectWorking Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Sommelierat Sushi Kanesaka youll have the opportunity to bring these to life.
• Previous experience in a fine diningrestaurant or luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wine is essential;knowledge of Japanese sake is highly desirable.
• You have excellent communication and guestservice skills with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• You are confident professional andcomfortable working in a high-end international environment.
• English is the primary language used in ourhotel. You can comfortably communicate in English.
• A recognised wine or sake qualification isdesirable but not essential.

What youll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discountswith ourhotels and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan rental deposit scheme private financial advice and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events including a summer party winter ball pub quizzes and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a 1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees andapplicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitmentprocess (such as adjustmentsto how you apply alternative formats ofinformation or adjustments to the assessment process itself) please do callPeople & Culture team on or emailso thatwe can discuss how we can support you through this process.