Sake Sommelier

Join us as a Sommelier at 45 Park Lane’s Sushi Kanesaka, received one Michelin star in 2024-2026, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Sommelier, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll do

As Sommelier, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for delivering knowledgeable, warm and attentive wine and sake service across the restaurant and PDR.
• You will guide guests through our wine and sake selection, making recommendations that complement the cuisine and individual preferences.
• You will maintain strong knowledge of Japanese sake, wine, service standards and beverage presentation.
• You will work closely with the chefs and service team to ensure seamless pairing recommendations and an exceptional guest experience.
• You will support the management of beverage stock, including receiving, storage, inventory control and maintaining the presentation of the cellar and service areas.
• You will contribute to the development of our beverage offering and stay curious about new producers, regions and styles.
• You will recognise regular guests and provide personalised service, reflecting our focus on Japanese hospitality and attention to detail.
• You will show flexibility and creativity when dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during service.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Sommelier, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and we would require flexibility. These shifts are currently set as:

• Full-time opportunities available; shift patterns will be discussed at interview.

What you'll bring

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Sommelier at Sushi Kanesaka, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life.
• Previous experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wine is essential; knowledge of Japanese sake is highly desirable.
• You have excellent communication and guest service skills, with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• You are confident, professional and comfortable working in a high-end, international environment.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in English.
• A recognised wine or sake qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Join us as a Sommelier at 45 Park Lane’s Sushi Kanesaka, received one Michelin star in 2024-2026, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the Year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Sommelier, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

What you'll do

As Sommelier, you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• You will be responsible for delivering knowledgeable, warm and attentive wine and sake service across the restaurant and PDR.
• You will guide guests through our wine and sake selection, making recommendations that complement the cuisine and individual preferences.
• You will maintain strong knowledge of Japanese sake, wine, service standards and beverage presentation.
• You will work closely with the chefs and service team to ensure seamless pairing recommendations and an exceptional guest experience.
• You will support the management of beverage stock, including receiving, storage, inventory control and maintaining the presentation of the cellar and service areas.
• You will contribute to the development of our beverage offering and stay curious about new producers, regions and styles.
• You will recognise regular guests and provide personalised service, reflecting our focus on Japanese hospitality and attention to detail.
• You will show flexibility and creativity when dealing with special requests and challenges that may arise during service.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of our Sommelier, but we will make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

The operational hours of work are shift-based and we would require flexibility. These shifts are currently set as:

• Full-time opportunities available; shift patterns will be discussed at interview.

What you'll bring

• Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a Sommelier at Sushi Kanesaka, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life.
• Previous experience in a fine dining restaurant or luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wine is essential; knowledge of Japanese sake is highly desirable.
• You have excellent communication and guest service skills, with a genuine passion for hospitality.
• You are confident, professional and comfortable working in a high-end, international environment.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in English.
• A recognised wine or sake qualification is desirable but not essential.

What you'll get

• Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts with our hotels, and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops
• Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.