All Locations
Channel Islands - Jersey
All Departments
Food & Beverage Operations
Advertising Salary
£41,705 per annum
Contract Type
Temporary
Hotel
Company Name:
Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa

About the Company

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.
 
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family and community, Individuality, Care, Aiming Higher and Delighting our guest ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employees.
 
We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Sommelier at Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
 
Nestled on the edge of beautiful St Aubin’s Bay in St Helier, Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa is a sophisticated 5 Star resort sitting at the island’s bustling heart. Boasting 123 bedrooms many with ocean views, this Jersey hotel has gained an enviable reputation as the ultimate wedding venue thanks to its close proximity to the bay’s beautiful sweeping beach. For a unique culinary experience, Grand Jersey’s jewel in its crown is Tassili, an exceptional fine dining restaurant. Tassili boasts 4 AA Rosettes in honour of chef Nicolas Valmagna’s creative flair for combining local ingredients with classic French flavours.

About the Role

  • You will be the ultimate hospitality professional able to make each and every guest feel special and have the ability to encourage and motivate a team to do the same.
  • Your knowledge of wine will inspire others and you will enjoy sharing your knowledge through regular training and development.
  • As the Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering world class wine service across the hotel.
  • Working with a wonderfully curated wine list containing wines from our own Vineyard, you will use your passion to help drive wine sales, educate the team and impart your knowledge to our guests.
  • You will ensure that all of our glassware is sparkling and correct, as well as liaising with our Head of Wine to keep our wine list up to date, relevant and exciting!
  • As our Sommelier, you will lead and host regular wine tastings, driving the success of these events with your outstanding knowledge of all things wine related.
  • You will be educated up to WSET level 3, and have significant experience in a similar luxury 5* hotel environment.

Company Benefits

Our Benefits include:
  • A competitive salary package of £41,705 per year, plus a share of service charge.
  • This is a Temporary Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
  • Staff live-in accommodation is available for £80-£90 per inclusive of all meals and bills.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
  • Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
  • 29 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
  • Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
  • £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds! Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
  • Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
  • Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
 
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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