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🛎️ Hospitality & Catering · FWP- Front Office

Junior Sommelier

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Holiday – 28 days holiday, enhanced after 5 years of service.

But there’s more...

  • Free meals on duty.

  • Uniform offered and dry cleaned.

  • Complimentary on-site parking is available whilst on duty.

  • Free limited shuttle service between the hotel and Heathrow Terminal 5 and Egham Station.

  • Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.

  • Food and beverage discounts.

  • Christmas gifts and employee parties

  • Introduce a friend scheme

  • Cycle 2 work scheme.

  • UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.

  • Taste card.

  • Life assurance scheme.

  • Wage stream.

  • Employee assistance programme.

  • Arora star employee recognition.

  • Long service recognition award.

About us...

The Windsor Brasserie is an exciting new opening inspired by the elegance of Windsor Park and the glamour of Royal Ascot, offering a refined yet energetic setting with exceptional hospitality. This lively bar and lounge features theatrical mixology and genuine guest interactions, complemented by an open kitchen that puts culinary craft and creativity on display. We are building a passionate team who take pride in their craft and thrive in stylish, high-energy environments, ready to be a part of something special from the very beginning. Our modern brasserie will combine professionalism, personality, and teamwork to create unforgettable experiences, elevating what it means to be a bar and lounge.

A bit about what you will do...

The Sommelier is responsible for curating, managing and delivering an exceptional wine and beverage program that enhances the overall dining experience. This role combines extensive wine knowledge, guest engagement, inventory management and staff training to ensure world-class service aligned with the restaurant’s concept and the hotel’s standard. You must consistently strive to improve guest and staff satisfaction and maximize the financial performance in areas of responsibility.

  • Develop and maintain the restaurant’s wine list, ensuring balance, quality and alignment with the cuisine and brand concept
  • Source wines and beverages in collaboration with suppliers, distributors, and management
  • Recommend wine pairings to complement menu offerings
  • Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of all wines and beverages
  • Oversee cellar organization, temperature control and glassware standards
  • Provide expert wine recommendations and personalized service to guests
  • Present, open, decant and serve wines according to professional and LQA standards
  • Engage guests with storytelling and education to elevate their dining experience
  • Handle guest inquiries and feedback related to wine and beverages with professionalism
  • Train and mentor service staff on wine knowledge, pairings and service techniques
  • Work closely with the kitchen and F&B management team to align wine offerings with menu changes and special events
  • Support service during peak periods to ensure seamless guest experiences
  • Ensure compliance with alcohol licensing policies, health regulations and hotel policies
  • Maintain cleanliness, safety and organisation in all beverage service areas
  • Demonstrate flexibility and perform other reasonable duties as required to meet business and guest needs.
  • Support Hotel Beverage Manager with overall outlets beverage program

More about you...

  • Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, WSET Level 3 or higher preferred)

  • Familiarity with spirits, cocktails, sake and non-alcoholic pairings is an advantage

  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and high awareness of customer service
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Sommelier or senior wine service role in a high-end restaurant or hotel
  • Having high energy and stamina, with an ability to work for long hours standing
  • Patience and an ability to promote the menu in line with customer needs are highly valued

Grow with us...

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.

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Applications open on FWP- Front Office's own careers site.