- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Supervisor
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About The Connaught
The Connaught is a Maybourne hotel on Carlos Place in London’s Mayfair. Its hospitality combines traditional interiors and contemporary art with restaurants, bars and an Aman Spa. Careers span accommodation, food and beverage, culinary work and hotel support departments. The hotel’s service is built around discretion and individual guest care, supported by coordination between front-of-house and operational teams.
The Connaught seeks a full-time Assistant Head Sommelier for its Hélène Darroze team, working 40 hours per week. The role supports precise, professional beverage service and the development and training of the sommelier team; it requires strong wine knowledge, a high-level WSET or equivalent qualification, and senior experience in luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Sommelier team in delivering professional, efficient and accurate service of all beverage types, exceeding guests’ expectations throughout their meal.
- Take a hands-on approach to guest service and support the development of the team, with a strong focus on training and development.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of Old World and New World wines.
- Successfully completed WSET or an equivalent qualification to a high level.
- Natural flair for service and for fostering a strong service culture.
- Ability to motivate and develop others.
- Proven senior-level background in a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant environment, where the quality of food, wine and ingredients is a key priority.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Elegance, warmth and quiet confidence.
- Calm, composed presence and attention to thoughtful detail.
- Team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart of it.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury hospitality, including a proven senior-level background in a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant environment.
Education
WSET or equivalent qualification completed to a high level.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary staff restaurant access; option to purchase up to five additional annual leave days; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives, mental health support and physical activity; confidential 24-hour assistance helpline; occupational health support on- and off-site; life assurance; eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an extra paid day off for birthdays; recognition and awards programmes; in-house training and development; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; referral rewards of up to £1,500; long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season ticket travel loans; pension scheme; Smart Tech Benefit with monthly repayments; colleague accommodation rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for the employee and family; hosted Guest Experience Stay; 50% off food and beverage across restaurants and bars; colleague events; and gifts for weddings, new arrivals and retirements. Selected benefits are subject to terms and conditions.
Culture
The Connaught’s recruitment materials emphasize attention to detail, teamwork and a personal approach to service. Its hotel departments work together to support each guest’s stay.
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