Sommelier

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place.

We are currently looking for a Sommelier to join our Team.

Position responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

• Engage positively and professionally with all guests and visitors
• To be part of a passionate and energetic wine team, that is working hard to ensure a dynamic and unique wine list
• Learn a comprehensive and considered list which will be updated to reflect our ever changing, ingredient-led menu
• Have a healthy working environment between bar, wine, floor and kitchen
• Be up to date on movements within the wine industry
• Make sure cellars, storage areas and wine fridges are stocked and clean
• Have a great customer service attitude and work closely with the senior members of the team.
• Have an open schedule that allows you to work evenings and weekends

Benefits:

Salary £30,606.45 PA

• Tronc (Allocation for 2025 was £7,800+ per annum / per person based on full time hours )
• Increased holiday allowance
• Vitality healthcare cover
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)
• 50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced paternity pay
• Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)
• Monthly employee recognition scheme
• Annual employee parties
• Free staff meals
• Daily briefings with the team, including food and drinks tasting
• 50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products
• Heckfield Plus - online discounts
• New baby gift
• Christmas gift

At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company.