Sommelier De Rang

Sommelier de Rang – Iconic Luxury Hotels

Iconic Luxury Hotels is seeking a Sommelier de Rang to join the team at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in New Forest, Hampshire. The successful candidate will promote wine service, enhance guest experience and support the hotel’s fine dining operations.

• Collaborate with the Sommelier team to deliver seamless wine service during lunch and dinner service.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the wine list, menus and beverage items and communicate recommendations confidently.
• Engage with guests, recommend wines to complement palates and meals, and upsell where appropriate.
• Take ownership of a wine service section, responding promptly and courteously to guest needs.
• Ensure cleanliness of all wine service equipment and storage areas in line with Chewton Glen standards.

• Desirable experience as a Sommelier de Rang or Junior Sommelier.
• Background in a fine‑dining restaurant is desirable.
• Strong wine knowledge and passion for development; WSET desirable.
• Enthusiastic, charismatic and communicative with keen eye for detail and organisational skills.

• Competitive salary plus service charge.
• Live‑in accommodation available (subject to availability).
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• 25% discount on food & beverage and spa treatments.
• Friends & family rates across Iconic Luxury Hotels.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and cashback dental & optical plan.
• Learning & development opportunities, recognition programmes, social events and wellbeing initiatives.

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