Our Sommelier team, headed up by Matteo Montone, will provide exceptional wine knowledge alongside attentive and personalised wine recommendations.
Duties include taking wine orders, sharing knowledge and suggesting wines for our members based on their personal tastes to create a bespoke and exclusive experience for every guest at Estelle Manor and will provide a luxury beverage service to the highest standard.
Who are we?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire.
The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts.
Plus, there's a kids' club for the little ones and a workspace.
As the countryside companion to Maison Estelle, the manor is also a 'hosted home', bringing people together that have plenty to say and nothing to prove.
What's in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience.
Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Birthday Wheel surprises.
Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces and daily Smart Fridges.
Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way and utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support.
Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging across both Estelle Manor and Maison Estelle.
We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips: - Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
- Exclusive staff rates and F&B discounts across sister properties.
- Estelleversary and Birthday Wheel gifting for all employees (including overnight stays and dinners).
- Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and locally sourced coffee.
- Seasonal, daily stocked Smart Fridges with freshly prepared meals while on shift.
- Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
- Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
- Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
- Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience in Wine service within a luxury hotel or premium brand - Excellent communication skills and the ability to get on with a diverse range of people – you can quickly understand, influence and negotiate, as well as document and explain complex requirements to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
- Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills and comfortable talking to colleagues, senior management and being front of house building relationships with our members and guests - An enthusiastic team player with a positive mindset and hugely charismatic - Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills - Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail - A genuine passion for hospitality and hosting.
On target potential earnings inclusive of tronc is projected between £31,000- £35,000 per annum for this role.
This is made up of a base rate of £11.33-£11.93 per hour (depending on experience), plus inclusion in our Tronc scheme.
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