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Sommelier - Harrogate

Employer
Grantley Hall
Location
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
6 Dec 2024
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SOMMELIER - Harrogate

SOMMELIER

Full Time

Competitive Rate of Pay plus monthly service charge, typically 2,400 annually

40 hours

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of Relais & Chateaux and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capable of creating, purchasing and managing a cellar of 300 wines plus
  • Inspire and train staff from your wine knowledge and experience
  • Help with food service, when possible, with the restaurant team
  • Responsible for maintaining good staff welfare
  • Making sure the wine and drinks service is at the highest level
  • Making recommendation of food and wine parings
  • Train and develop the staff using the company procedures
  • Deliver wine events and tastings to our guests
  • Manage and take ownership of the cellars and distribution of stock
  • Help push sales to gain the best possible profit for the restaurant

 

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

  • Team player
  • Previous experience as a sommelier
  • Be passionate about delivering the highest levels of service to our guest in an engaging way
  • Perform wine decanting in a professional manner
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Well organised with great attention to detail
  • To be qualified to level 2 WSET or CMS
  • To ensure areas are always clean and tidy
  • Ability to pass your enthusiasm to guests and team members alike
  • Well-presented and well-mannered

Benefits

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

  • A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
  • 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
  • Access to earnings before payday (Access Early Pay / Wagestream)
  • Free parking
  • Complimentary meals when on duty
  • Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
  • Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
  • Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
  • Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
  • Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
  • Discounted hotel stays - Relais & Chateaux from £150 BB, Pride of Britain £150 DBB
  • Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
  • Free sight tests for those eligible
  • Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
  • Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
  • Grantley Academy to support your development
  • Annual paid volunteering days

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