Lympstone Manor - Head Sommelier

Michael Caines, one of Britain's most celebrated and best known Chef's opened the luxury country retreat Lympstone Manor in Devon in Spring 2017, gaining a Michelin star just six months after. The former private home has been transformed into a 27 bedroom hotel featuring contemporary interiors.  Spring 2022 saw the opening of the latest addition to Lympstone Manor, our fabulous Pool House Restaurant & Bar.  The pool house offers informal and relaxed dining inside or alfresco.  The menu celebrates locally sourced ingredients offering something for all and driven by quality.  

• Take full responsibility for the circa 600 bin wine list
• Help to achieve restaurant profitability through revenue generation and effective cost control
• Excellent knowledge of world wines, spirits and Cocktails
• Working with the Operations Director to create and maintain a well-balanced wine list both price wise and representationally
• Work with and learn from the extraordinary culinary and front of house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant environment

• Self Motivated and well organised
• Excellent communication skills
• Ideally possess intermediate WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualifications
• Clear passion to deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Be an accomplished leader who can train and build a team

• This position comes with a competitive pay package
• A generous monthly tronc
• 28 days holiday per year
• Company staff benefits and discounts
• Employee referral scheme