Sommelier de Rang

We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

Chewton Glen is a true English original. From the unique 72 bedrooms including 14 one of a kind Treehouses, to the award-winning spa and state of the art James Martin cookery school, it has an abundance of ways to revive your senses. The blissful 130 acres of woodland are home to an indoor and outdoor tennis centre, a 9-hole golf course, heritage orchard, 70 working beehives, a walled kitchen garden, croquet lawn and more.

Aim of the Sommelier de Rang role

To sell, serve and actively promote wine sales, ensuring all guests receive quality wine service in The Dining Room.

Responsibilities of the Sommelier de Rang

• Support the Sommelier team in delivering seamless, professional 5 star service during lunch and dinner.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the wine list, menus and beverages, confidently guiding and recommending to guests.

• Engage with guests to provide tailored wine and beverage recommendations that enhance their dining experience.

• Take ownership of your section, ensuring attentive, courteous, and efficient service.

Sommelier de Rang  - About you 

• Previous experience working as a Sommelier de Rang/Junior Sommelier is desirable
• Experience working in a fine dining restaurant is essential
• Good understanding of wine and passion for developing and expanding knowledge - WSET or equivalent preferable
• Enthusiasm and charisma is key
• A keen eye for detail, organisational skills and confidence in communicating with the team and our guests

What's in it for you?

• Excellent salary plus service charge
• Accommodation available if required
• Free meals for our team
• Friends and Family rate at Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all Food & Beverage
• Discount on Spa treatment and products
• …and much more.