Sommelier - Coreus by Clare Smyth

**Job Identification:**
**Job Category:** Food and Beverage
**Job Schedule:** Full time
**Salary** Competitive
Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is seeking a Sommelier - Coreus by Clare Smyth, to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated new luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced luxury hotelier to join the founding team and help shape the guest experience at this landmark hotel.
Located at the end of The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, Waldorf Astoria London Admiralty Arch will feature 100 elegant rooms and suites and 17,500 sqft of private residences. The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Caf Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the worlds most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs. Guests will also enjoy a world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and a collection of grand event spaces, including a ballroom for up to 320 guests.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hiltons flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the worlds most sought-after destinations.
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**A World of Rewards**
Competitive salary + service charge on a 45 hour week contract
Complimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty
Exceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage
Opportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industryleading Corporate Responsibility initiatives
Team Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage
High street savings through Perks at Work
28 days holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service
We are looking for hospitality professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional fives star guest experience, consistently upholding the worldclass service standards recognised by Forbes.
**Here's what you'll do during a typical day:**
As Sommelier - Coreus by Clare Smyth Restaurant, you will curate and elevate the wine experience, offering expert guidance and refined recommendations that complement our culinary vision and enhance every Guest and Member interaction. You will demonstrate impeccable product knowledge, intuitive service, and commercial awareness while contributing to departmental performance and luxury brand standards.
Your responsibilities will include the following, performed to the highest standards of excellence:
Deliver authoritative, current, and refined wine knowledge to Guests with confidence and discretion
Recommend wines that thoughtfully complement menu selections, occasions, and individual preferences
Present, describe, and sensitively upsell wines to enhance the overall dining experience
Collaborate on wine selections aligned with new menus, ensuring consistency with budgetary and commercial objectives
Maintain an elegant, professional presence with a strong emphasis on personalised hospitality and guest engagement
Ensure accurate and seamless billing at all times
Support the achievement of departmental revenue and performance targets
Serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in full compliance with licensing and liquor regulations for residents and nonresidents
Adhere to all hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and health and safety legislation
Participate fully in all training initiatives provided by the hotel
**What are we looking for?**
A Sommelier within Hiltons luxury portfolio acts as a trusted ambassador for both brand and experiencealways in service of our Guests and in close collaboration with fellow Team Members. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:
Previous experience in a guestfacing service role within the hotel, leisure, or premium retail sector
Impeccable grooming and presentation standards befitting a luxury environment
Excellent verbal communication skills and an engaging, polished service style
A genuine passion for wine, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Ability to work independently while contributing seamlessly within a team
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Experience as a Wine Waiter or Sommelier within an upscale or luxury dining environment
Recognised Sommelier certifications or formal wine qualifications
**What It Takes to Make the Stay**
At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of **Hospitality** . Acting with **Integrity** and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through **Leadership** . A belief that **Teamwork** drives the best outcomes. A sense of **Ownership** and accountability. And a focus on the **Now** , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
**Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture**
At Hilton, we dont just deliver exceptional experiences for our guestswe build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, weve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
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