Sommelier

Join usas a Sommelier at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester recently recognised as oneof The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for in& 2026 and Hotel of theyear London at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive tobuild and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA reflectedin our values of passion personality respect working together andcreativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture anddrives our success.

We careabout your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in theindustry.

When youjoin us as a Sommelier at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester you will have aunique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellowLegends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standardsin craft service and leadership.

What youll do

As a Sommelieryoull enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You willbe responsible for recommending our exceptional wines to our guests for everyoccasion during their day. This will includeselecting wines and creating drink lists managing stock as well asserving wine orders efficiently and in a timely manner all to ensure our guestsreceives nothing but the best experience
• Sometimesour guests have special requests involving dietary requirements winepreferences and even special occasions. Most of these requests are fulfilled byour Sommelier.

The itemsshared are the essence of a day in the life of a Sommelier but well make sureyou are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

Theoperational hours of work are shift-based and may be subjected to change. Thesecurrently set as:

• Tuesdayto Saturday: 14:30 - close
• Sundayand Monday: Off
  
  

What youll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• AdvancedWine Knowledge: In-depth understanding of wine regions varieties tastingnotes and wine service techniques.
• Experiencewith Food and Wine Pairing: Ability to recommend pairings that enhance thedining experience.
• CommunicationSkills: Clear verbal communication to interact with guests and explain wineoptions as well as collaborate with team members.
• CustomerService: Ability to enhance the guest experience by recommending suitablewines and responding to requests or preferences.
• TeamCollaboration: Working closely with kitchen staff and waiters to provideseamless food and wine pairing service.
• Problem-Solving:Handling guest concerns about wine or service in a calm and efficient manner.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MentorshipExperience: Experience training or guiding junior sommeliers or waitstaff.
• AdditionalLanguage Skills: Knowledge of languages other than English to communicatewith international guests.
• Experiencein Fine Dining or Luxury Hospitality: Previous experience in aMichelin-starred or upscale dining environment.
  
  

What youll 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 Royal London Private 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-being advicebecause we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you needus to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such asadjustments to how you applyalternative formats of information or adjustments to the assessment processitself) please do call People & Culture team on or email so that we can discuss how wecan support you through this process.