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Hakkasan Group

Senior Sommelier

London, Mayfair On-site Front of House

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Sommelier to join the team at Hakkasan Mayfair, part of Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Ling Ling restaurants.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering exceptional wine service within a fast-paced, luxury hospitality environment. You will share your expertise with guests, support the development of the sommelier team, and help maintain the highest standards of wine knowledge and service within a world-class brand.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Senior Sommelier or an experienced Sommelier within a premium restaurant or luxury hospitality environment

  • A genuine passion for wine, food pairing and delivering exceptional guest experiences

  • Strong knowledge of wines, vintages and wine service, with relevant wine qualifications desirable

  • Confidence in recommending wines and pairing them with dishes to enhance the guest experience

  • Ability to support, coach, and develop junior members of the sommelier team

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, professional approach

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of service

  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

  • Flexibility to work shifts, including evening, weekends and public holidays

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits

  • Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants, including takeaway.

  • Wellbeing & Support: Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, life assurance and wellbeing resources

  • Birthday Bonanza: Celebrate your birthday with a special gift from us.

  • Share the Experience: Earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme.

  • Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service milestones.

  • Grow With Us: Training and development opportunities, including WSET qualifications, development courses, public speaking and international career opportunities.

  • Giving Back: Opportunities to support charities, local communities and sustainability initiatives.

  • Everyday Essentials: Meals on duty, uniforms, pension and holiday entitlement

With over 20 years of industry experience, we consistently set the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. We strive to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through our owned operations as well as partnership opportunities.