- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Junior Sommelier supports the Sommelier Team with wine and drinks service and helps deliver five-star guest experiences at CUT at 45 Park Lane. The role operates on a permanent, full-time basis, with shifts running 2 PM–11 PM or 12 PM–10 PM.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Sommelier Team with preparing, serving and looking after wine and drinks for guests.
- Keep wine stations tidy and handle bottles and glassware carefully.
- Work with the team to deliver five-star guest service and a luxury experience, answer guest questions, assist with wine choices, and ensure service is smooth and professional.
- Follow wine service steps accurately, check stock properly and store items carefully.
- Communicate clearly with guests and teammates.
- Work closely with senior sommeliers, kitchen staff and waitstaff to support smooth service.
- Help guests, answer questions and make them feel welcome.
- Keep wine stations tidy and help set up and clean up before and after service.
- Handle glassware carefully and safely.
Qualifications
- Willingness to learn more about wine and service through training.
- Preferred: Basic knowledge of grape varieties, wine regions or wine service.
- Preferred: Experience in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel.
- Preferred: Additional languages besides English for international guests.
- Preferred: Some knowledge of food and wine pairing, or eagerness to learn.
Skills
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary annual stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within Dorchester Collection; Friends & Family hotel-stay discounts; discounts at high street and online shops; enrolment in the Royal London Private Pension scheme from day one, with an 8% employer contribution; seasonal ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private financial advice; eye care vouchers; access to apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5; social events; £1,000 referral bonus; immediate well-being advice.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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