Sommelier

  • Full-time

Company Description

Scarlet is set into the clifftop above Mawgan Porth beach in North Cornwall and is 1 of 2 hotels in the group, Red Hotels. Owned by the same family, they are committed to sustainably offering guests luxurious experiences that don’t cost the earth.

The Scarlet was opened in 2009, a groundbreaking design built to the highest eco standards. Both the interior and exterior design of the Scarlet embraces the building’s stunning cliff top location and reflects its natural environment through the sensuous use of materials and design.

Our ethos is to take a truly holistic view, treating each guest as an individual, caring for and nurturing our staff and our environment so that everything we do contributes to the wider wellbeing of our planet, our customers and our team. 

Job Description

We enjoy looking after people, that’s what great people do.

Our people are extra special, the location is magical, and you can join us today!

Red Hotels are the owners of Bedruthan and The Scarlet. The two hotels are on the same hillside in the coastal village of Mawgan Porth, Cornwall. We are not just simple hotels, each of our properties has a distinctive identity and does something far from the norm.

Do you have a passion for all things wine related and a genuine desire to deliver a wonderful guest experience?

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in wines, self-motivated with a flexible attitude and has fantastic communication skills. You will be kind, caring and someone who enjoys creating long lasting memories for our guests.

As part of the bar team, you will be responsible for:

  • Creating drinks that you are proud to serve
  • Offering specialist knowledge on our drink’s menus and pairing food menus daily
  • Enhancing our guest experience with food and drink
  • Barista coffee - hot drinks are also important
  • Maintaining and operating our well-oiled bar
  • Wine service in 2 Rosette restaurants
  • Promote and drive beverage sales across business
  • Cellar / stock management

Qualifications

  • An interest in learning about wines 
  • Good communication and selling skills
  • A strong commitment to guest service

Additional Information

What we offer

As an independent Cornish business, we value each person who works as part of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks, that reflect our commitment to making this an amazing place to work.

o £11.50 per hour plus tips

o A permanent contract

o 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)

o A team based and highly supportive work family

o Benefits – pension, holiday and health cover

o Our own discount scheme – offering a range of our services and hotel stays

o Long service scheme

o Hospitality Reward and discount partnership

o Learning opportunities and career progression possibilities

If you want to be part of something special then why not come join us today…