- 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 is seeking a full-time Assistant Head Sommelier for its Hélène Darroze team, supporting the sommelier team in delivering exceptional beverage service and developing colleagues through training. This is a permanent role requiring 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.
- Take a hands-on approach to guest service and contribute to the development of the team, with a strong focus on training and development.
- Motivate and develop colleagues while fostering a strong service culture.
Qualifications
- A 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.
- A proven background in a senior role within a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant environment, where quality food, wine and ingredients are key priorities.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
- An elegant, warm and quietly confident manner.
- A calm, composed presence and an eye for thoughtful detail.
- A team player who regards service as an art and puts people at the heart of the work.
- Excellent, confident communication skills.
- Must be eligible to live and work in the UK and provide documented evidence of eligibility during recruitment.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience in luxury hospitality; proven experience in a senior role within a leading luxury hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant environment.
Education
WSET or an 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; 24-hour confidential assistance helpline; occupational health support; life assurance; eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses; flu vaccination vouchers; Cycle to Work Scheme; an extra paid day off for birthdays; recognition awards; in-house training and development; monthly colleague awards; internal progression and cross-property opportunities; referral rewards of 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 hotel 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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