- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- 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 Sommelier for the Hélène Darroze restaurant, working with a cellar of more than 3,000 labels and 40,000 bottles to support exceptional beverage service and team development. This permanent role is 40 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist the Sommelier team in delivering professional, efficient and accurate beverage service, exceeding guests’ expectations throughout their meal experience.
- Contribute to the development of the team, with a strong focus on training and development.
Qualifications
- Solid understanding of Old World and New World wines.
- Successful completion of WSET or an equivalent qualification to a high level.
- A natural flair for service and for delivering a strong service culture.
- Natural ability to motivate and develop others.
- Proven experience in a similar role within a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant, where quality food, wine and ingredients are key priorities.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- Elegant, warm and quietly confident demeanour.
- Calm, composed presence and an eye for thoughtful detail.
- Team-oriented approach and belief that service is an art and people are at its heart.
- Eligible to live and work in the UK; documented evidence of eligibility is required during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury hospitality; proven experience in a similar role within a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant.
Education
WSET or equivalent qualification completed to a high level.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary access to the staff restaurant; option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year; subsidised monthly massage and podiatry treatments; wellbeing initiatives, mental health support and physical activity; confidential 24-hour assistance helpline; on- and off-site Occupational Health support; life assurance through a Death in Service scheme; eye-care support, vouchers and contributions towards glasses; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an extra paid day off for birthdays; recognition and award programmes; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme with rewards up to £1,500; long-service celebrations; increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service; enhanced maternity and paternity pay; season-ticket travel loans; pension scheme; Smart Tech Benefit; colleague 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; 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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