Assistant Head Sommelier, Food & Beverage

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is looking for an Assistant Head Sommelier to join our vibrant and dynamic Food & Beverage team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is situated on Hanover Square, Mayfair’s oldest square recently re-born, the hotel will provide a calming, discreet sanctuary for hotel guests, while delivering a contemporary and vibrant atmosphere in the public spaces.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair within the Food and Beverage Department in London, the Assistant Head Sommelier will play an integral part in facilitating an experience like London has never known. Your leadership and expertise will ensure the spectacular cuisine is perfectly accented and greatly enhanced throughout all four of our venues plus In-Room Dining. The Assistant Head Sommelier reports to the Head Sommelier.

As Assistant Head Sommelier, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Being able to retain a high level of product knowledge relating to Akira Back’s intricate food menus.
• Being comfortable communicating professionally and charismatically to the aesthete of the world wine.
• Being able to delegate properly and efficiently manage the sommelier team in high volume venues catering to a high profile clientele.
• Assisting with monthly inventories.
• Assisting in training FOH staff on wine and beverage knowledge.
• Ensuring that all beverages are correctly charged
• Ensuring that all beverages are stored securely.

As Assistant Head Sommelier, we expect from you: 

• As an Assistant Head Sommelier, you will be working on a rotating shift basis, Monday to Sunday, 40 hours a week. Shift patterns will vary from day and evening shifts (including weekends and bank holidays), so flexibility is required where applicable.

Our commitment to you:

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

• A competitive salary and benefits packages
• Great F&B discounts in Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London & our London sister property; Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
• Discounts at 700+ Retailers & Supermarkets

We’re Fans. Are you?

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK. 

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.