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About the Role
Brown's Hotel, a historic London landmark, seeks a dynamic Wine Director to craft and oversee a premium wine program. This role is crucial in positioning the hotel as a market leader in wine and beverage excellence, enhancing guest experiences across all dining venues.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a world-class wine program for Brown's, curating an exceptional and diverse wine offering.
- Oversee the premium wine strategy, enhancing the guest experience across all dining venues.
- Manage wine procurement and inventory, optimizing stock levels and driving revenue and profitability.
- Lead and mentor the Sommelier team, ensuring excellence in service, knowledge, and development.
- Promote a strong wine culture across all Food & Beverage departments through training and continuous learning.
- Enhance guest experiences with expert wine service, pairings, and engaging wine events.
- Strengthen Browns’ reputation as a leading destination for wine lovers.
- Work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage & Management Team to achieve commercial and guest experience goals.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience as a Head Sommelier or Wine Director within a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment.
- Deep knowledge of global wine regions, producers, and vintages, with a passion for curating exceptional wine lists.
- Strong commercial acumen, with experience managing wine revenue, margins, and inventory.
- Emotional intelligence and strong team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team of Sommeliers.
- A results-driven mindset, with experience achieving revenue targets and driving wine sales.
- High personal and professional standards, with a commitment to excellence in service.
- Excellent communication skills with colleagues, guests, and senior management.
- Thorough practical knowledge of luxury service standards and wine service protocols.
- Confidence to lead, motivate, and mentor the team, creating a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Wine program development
- Wine procurement
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Wine culture promotion
- Guest experience enhancement
- Wine service
- Wine pairings
- Wine events
- Commercial acumen
- Revenue management
- Communication skills
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Benefits
- Discounted rates across our collection of iconic hotels - £25/€30 per night
- 50% discount on Food and Beverage
- 25% discount on Spa Treatments
- 20% discount on Health Spa products
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Meals on duty
- Social activities and events
- Recognition programs & Annual awards
- Pension Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan / Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
About the Company
- Brown's Hotel, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group, is London's first hotel, opening in 1832 on Albemarle Street. With a rich history, it has become a prestigious landmark, welcoming distinguished guests.
- Rocco Forte Hotels are a collection of iconic hotels that respects the individuality of location and its team members, encouraging them to be their natural selves while providing a local, authentic experience to our guests.
- Being part of Rocco Forte Hotels means engaging in a career where passion and dedication are recognised and rewarded, making it an ideal place for those seeking growth and excellence in the hospitality industry.
- Rocco Forte Hotels is an inspirational place to work, known for its commitment to excellence and a sense of familiar family culture everywhere, combined with the passion, commitment and desire from team members to delight guests and serve one another.