Trainee Sommelier

We are currently looking for a passionate Trainee Sommelier to join our Wine Team at our award-winning hotel, Lime Wood. At Lime Wood, we offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own offering. We have a large traditional vaulted ceiling wine cellar, a real treat for any prospective Sommelier. We are proud of our extensive wine list that has been many years in the making, which has previously been awarded the Tattinger Wine List of the Year and the most Innovative and exciting wine List at Conde Nast Johansens Awards.

Why join us?

We give our teams a great place to work that is fun, professional, and just a little bit different. At the heart of what we do and why we do it is our consideration for your work-life balance. Compassion, consideration, and patience is the motto. Standards are clear, ambition is high. We understand our team and support them to achieve their goals.

Perks & Benefits:

1. Meals on duty – We are an ethical business committed to the best staff food in the industry.
2. 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments at Lime Wood.
3. Take home goods – cost price.
4. Perkbox – employee discount scheme with access to more than a hundred daily rewards ranging from free food in major UK restaurants, to movie tickets and high street clothing brands.
5. Range of learning & development opportunities.
6. Plus, much more…

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘Why join us’ section on our career’s webpage: jobs.limewoodhotel.co.uk/whyjoinus

About the role:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Working the restaurant floor, pouring wines, and providing recommendations as/when capable.
2. Keep and up-to-date knowledge of our wine list.
3. Develop the confidence to upsell and pair wines with our restaurant dishes.
4. Assist with maintaining the cellar, stock management and supplier relationships.
5. Collaboratively work with our Food & Beverage team in delivering a well-rounded food & beverage service to our guests.
6. Have a genuine passion towards wines. Seek to upskill and enrol in recognised qualifications.
7. Ensure food handling and safety measures are met and compliant.
8. Previous experience within a food & beverage service role is beneficial.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about wine and dedicated to providing a detailed service to our guests. Completion of recognised study in wine and spirits is advantageous. In turn, we will provide you with any further qualifications that might be required for your own personal development.

We are a founder member of the Hoteliers Charter aimed at raising the profile of hospitality, advocating working in hotels as a great career choice. For more information, visit hotelierscharter.org.uk.