Permanent Contract - Assistant Head Sommelier - Lausanne, Switzerland
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Barcelona
Key information
- Publication date:24 January 2026
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Barcelona
Job summary
Join the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa, a five-star gem since 2015! Enjoy a luxurious environment and fantastic benefits.
Tasks
- Assist the Chef Sommelier in managing wine and spirit offerings.
- Support in wine list updates, ensuring culinary harmony.
- Deliver personalized guest experiences with wine recommendations.
Skills
- Experience in luxury hospitality and wine knowledge required.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Knowledge of wine trends and pairings.
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Established in the Lausanne landscape since 1909, the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa is renowned for its timeless elegance. Since its reopening in 2015, it offers unparalleled comfort and luxury and a five-star rating. Located next to the majestic Lake Geneva, the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa includes 196 rooms and suites, large capacity seminar rooms, the restaurant "La Brasserie du Royal", the Lounge Bar, the Cigar Lounge, the Sky Lounge rooftop with a 360° panoramic view, gardens, and the extensive Royal Spa for everyone's pleasure.
Passionate about luxury hospitality? The Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa opens its doors to its future:
ASSISTANT HEAD SOMMELIER at 100%
Permanent contract
The Assistant Head Sommelier's mission is to assist the Head Sommelier in the daily management of the wine & spirits offer throughout the hotel, to ensure excellent service, and to actively participate in team training to guarantee a unique customer experience.
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for:
Operational support and coordination
- Assisting the Head Sommelier across all points of sale: restaurants, bar, banquets
- Participating in the development and updating of wine lists
- Ensuring the coherence of the wine offer with the culinary identities of each outlet
Selection and cellar management
- Contributing to the selection of wines and the building of the cellar
- Ensuring compliance with standards of preservation, rotation, and hygiene
- Supervising regular inventories
Reception, advice, and sales
- Providing personalized welcome to guests and guiding them in their choices
- Mastering food and wine pairings by working closely with the Chefs
- Adapting advice according to preferences, meal context, and customer profile
Trends and Innovation
- Following trends in the wine and spirits world
- Participating in the development of internal oenology skills
Orders and supplier relations
- Monitoring orders and supplier relations with the Head Sommelier
- Contributing to sales analysis and profitability of the wine offer
