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The hotel will open with two signature restaurants - Coreus by Clare Smyth and Café Boulud by Daniel Boulud - bringing together two of the world’s 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.\nWaldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton’s flagship luxury brand, known for its timeless elegance, iconic properties, and sincerely elevated service that delivers bespoke, once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the world’s most sought-after destinations.\nWELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026\nProudly voted by our Team Members\nA World of Rewards\nCompetitive salary + service charge \nComplimentary, nourishing meals provided while on duty\n\nExceptional development programmes, designed to support and accelerate your growth at every stage\n\nOpportunities to make a meaningful impact through our industry-leading Corporate Responsibility initiatives\n\nTeam Member Travel Programme, offering exclusive discounted stays and 50% off food & beverage\n\nHigh street savings through Perks at Work\n\n28 days’ holiday, including bank holidays, rising to 33 days with length of service\n\nWe 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.\n Here's what you'll do during a typical day:\nAs Sommelier for Café Boulud, 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.\nYour responsibilities will include the following, performed to the highest standards of excellence:\nDeliver authoritative, current, and refined wine knowledge to Guests with confidence and discretion\nRecommend wines that thoughtfully complement menu selections, occasions, and individual preferences\nPresent, describe, and sensitively up-sell wines to enhance the overall dining experience\nCollaborate on wine selections aligned with new menus, ensuring consistency with budgetary and commercial objectives\nMaintain an elegant, professional presence with a strong emphasis on personalised hospitality and guest engagement\nEnsure accurate and seamless billing at all times\nSupport the achievement of departmental revenue and performance targets\nServe alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in full compliance with licensing and liquor regulations for residents and non-residents\nAdhere to all hotel security procedures, fire regulations, and health and safety legislation\nParticipate fully in all training initiatives provided by the hotel\nWhat are we looking for?\nA Sommelier within Hilton’s luxury portfolio acts as a trusted ambassador for both brand and experience-always 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:\nPrevious experience in a guest-facing service role within the hotel, leisure, or premium retail sector\n\nImpeccable grooming and presentation standards befitting a luxury environment\n\nExcellent verbal communication skills and an engaging, polished service style\n\nA genuine passion for wine, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences\n\nAbility to work independently while contributing seamlessly within a team\n\nIt would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:\nExperience as a Wine Waiter or Sommelier within an upscale or luxury dining environment\nRecognised Sommelier certifications or formal wine qualifications\n What It Takes to Make the Stay\n At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:\n 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. 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