Assistant Sommelier- Gordon Ramsay

• Wine service includes delivering refined, confident guidance on selections, decanting, and thoughtful pairing recommendations, ensuring each guest experience reflects exceptional standards.
• Guest engagement focuses on building genuine rapport, understanding preferences, and offering personalised suggestions that elevate the dining journey.
• Training support involves assisting with team development by reinforcing wine knowledge, service techniques, and pairing principles.
• Operational excellence includes maintaining impeccable standards across wine service, cellar organisation, and glassware presentation.
• Menu collaboration supports the culinary team by aligning pairings with seasonal dishes.
• Cellar management includes stock rotation, accurate inventory, and maintaining a well‑organised, temperature‑controlled environment.

Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

• WSET Level 2 or Court of Master Sommelier Certified or higher (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of global wine regions, producers, and vintages
• Previous experience in a Michelin‑starred or luxury dining environment preferred
• Confident communication and guest‑facing skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑expectation service environment

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people