Sommelier - Grantley, Ripon

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK

Nestled within the rolling North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a historic property dating back to the 17th century that offers a seamless fusion of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A member of Relais & Chateaux and PoB Hotels, the five-star hotel boasts an impressive array of 47 opulent bedrooms and suites. Complemented by a selection of five indulgent restaurants and three exquisite bars, combined with an award-winning spa and cutting-edge gym, Grantley Hall stands out as a uniquely distinctive luxury hotel 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
• Grantley Gateway - Discounts and cash back on shopping and trips out
• Discounted hotel stays - Relais & Chateaux from £50 BB, Pride of Britain £75 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