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Head of Wine
Signet Collection - Head Office
Head of Wine
Signet Collection - Head Office
Full Time
5
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Head of Wine
Signet Collection - Head Office
Full Time
5
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
WSET Experience
Fine Dining Experience
Sommelier Experience
Leadership Experience
Description
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Wine to join our Food & Beverage team at Signet Collection.
The Signet Collection is a family of charming, design-led boutique hotels in remarkable locations — where story, soul and style come together. From riverside beauty at The Mitre in Hampton Court, to countryside calm at The Retreat at Elcot Park and the newest addition, The Alfriston in the South Downs, we’re building a collection of stays with character.
Role Overview:
Our Head of Wine is more than a connoisseur — they are the heartbeat of our wine culture and a driving force behind unforgettable dining experiences across the Signet Collection. This role is all about inspiring excellence: developing our Food & Beverage teams, elevating wine knowledge, and crafting moments that surprise and delight our guests.
To thrive here, we’re looking for a true wine expert — someone who lives and breathes the craft, understands the nuances of terroir and tasting, and knows how to translate that passion into powerful learning experiences. You’ll coach, mentor, and upskill our teams, helping them build confidence in pairing, storytelling, and service that turns a meal into a memory. Ideally, you would have achieved your WSET Level 3, and are already teaching wine in a premium hospitality group.
This is is a full time, onsite role which can be based at The Mitre, Hampton Court or The Retreat, Elcot Park. There will be regular travel to our sister hotels across the Group, so a method of transport is essential.
We can offer you:
- An excellent starting salary.
- Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
- Your Wellbeing Hub - from an 24/7 employee assistance programme, to gym classes, to nutritious recipes, to clinical counselling, we want to you feel cared for at each step.
- 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
- Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
- Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
- Complimentary team meals on shift.
- Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to see The Lion King, and so much more.
- Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.
Key Responsibilities:
People Brand & Culture
- Partner closely with L&D and Operations teams to enhance our organisational culture, supporting us on our journey to becoming an Employer of Choice.
- Support stretch opportunities for the Food & Beverage management team, including succession planning efforts for the future, including full responsibility of WSET training.
- Deliver an effective onboarding experience with our L&D team, with hands on experience of teaching wine to non-knowledgeable audiences from Day 1.
- Design relevant training modules with our L&D team for our LMS, ensuring microlearning and training is reinforced wherever possible.
Puchasing
- Wine sourcing and Supplier partnerships - ensure each site’s wine offering is distinctive, profitable, and aligned with our brand ethos — from cellar selections to everyday pours. This includes negotiating contracts, managing pricing and margins, and overseeing wine investments that enhance both guest experience and revenue.
- Stock control and Wine lists - maintain optimal stock levels, processing orders efficiently, and ensuring our systems and price lists are accurate and up to date. Your attention to detail will support smooth service delivery and empower teams to confidently sell and serve.
Operations
- Visibility across sites - deliver briefings, training, support with lunch and dinner service, driving revenue through memorable guest experiences.
- Maintain smooth operations - updating content, managing inventory, and communicating clearly with finance teams.
- Create and host standout beverage events, including Wine Supper Clubs, working closely with marketing and operations to bring each experience to life.
- Drive innovation in drinks-led activations, supporting concept development and ensuring seamless execution across the Group.
At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.
So, if you are passionate about hospitality and want to work with an award-winning hotel, then we would love to hear from you!
We are looking for an exceptional Head of Wine to join our Food & Beverage team at Signet Collection.
The Signet Collection is a family of charming, design-led boutique hotels in remarkable locations — where story, soul and style come together. From riverside beauty at The Mitre in Hampton Court, to countryside calm at The Retreat at Elcot Park and the newest addition, The Alfriston in the South Downs, we’re building a collection of stays with character.
Role Overview:
Our Head of Wine is more than a connoisseur — they are the heartbeat of our wine culture and a driving force behind unforgettable dining experiences across the Signet Collection. This role is all about inspiring excellence: developing our Food & Beverage teams, elevating wine knowledge, and crafting moments that surprise and delight our guests.
To thrive here, we’re looking for a true wine expert — someone who lives and breathes the craft, understands the nuances of terroir and tasting, and knows how to translate that passion into powerful learning experiences. You’ll coach, mentor, and upskill our teams, helping them build confidence in pairing, storytelling, and service that turns a meal into a memory. Ideally, you would have achieved your WSET Level 3, and are already teaching wine in a premium hospitality group.
This is is a full time, onsite role which can be based at The Mitre, Hampton Court or The Retreat, Elcot Park. There will be regular travel to our sister hotels across the Group, so a method of transport is essential.
We can offer you:
- An excellent starting salary.
- Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
- Your Wellbeing Hub - from an 24/7 employee assistance programme, to gym classes, to nutritious recipes, to clinical counselling, we want to you feel cared for at each step.
- 28 days’ holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
- Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
- Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
- Complimentary team meals on shift.
- Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to see The Lion King, and so much more.
- Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 4.
Key Responsibilities:
People Brand & Culture
- Partner closely with L&D and Operations teams to enhance our organisational culture, supporting us on our journey to becoming an Employer of Choice.
- Support stretch opportunities for the Food & Beverage management team, including succession planning efforts for the future, including full responsibility of WSET training.
- Deliver an effective onboarding experience with our L&D team, with hands on experience of teaching wine to non-knowledgeable audiences from Day 1.
- Design relevant training modules with our L&D team for our LMS, ensuring microlearning and training is reinforced wherever possible.
Puchasing
- Wine sourcing and Supplier partnerships - ensure each site’s wine offering is distinctive, profitable, and aligned with our brand ethos — from cellar selections to everyday pours. This includes negotiating contracts, managing pricing and margins, and overseeing wine investments that enhance both guest experience and revenue.
- Stock control and Wine lists - maintain optimal stock levels, processing orders efficiently, and ensuring our systems and price lists are accurate and up to date. Your attention to detail will support smooth service delivery and empower teams to confidently sell and serve.
Operations
- Visibility across sites - deliver briefings, training, support with lunch and dinner service, driving revenue through memorable guest experiences.
- Maintain smooth operations - updating content, managing inventory, and communicating clearly with finance teams.
- Create and host standout beverage events, including Wine Supper Clubs, working closely with marketing and operations to bring each experience to life.
- Drive innovation in drinks-led activations, supporting concept development and ensuring seamless execution across the Group.
At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.
So, if you are passionate about hospitality and want to work with an award-winning hotel, then we would love to hear from you!
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Head of Wine
Full Time
5
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
WSET Experience
Fine Dining Experience
Sommelier Experience
Leadership Experience
The Retreat, Elcot Park, Newbury, RG20 8NJ, United Kingdom