Head Sommelier - Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Head Sommelier - Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Employer: THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels)

Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Salary: £35,500 per annum (OTE 41,725 per annum including tronc).

Closing date: 15 May 2026

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Sector: Bar & Pub jobs, Sommelier, Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Waiter / Waitress, Wine Waiter

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Head Sommelier - Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Location: THE PIG-in the Cotswolds, Barnsley, GL7 5EE.

Salary: £35,500 per annum (OTE 41,725 per annum including tronc).

Hours: 45 hours per week, over 5 days, including any paid overtime.

Our Sommeliers are free from the traditional image of wine service.

As part of our food and beverage team our Sommeliers play an important role within our restaurant and bar service. We offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own PIG offering! We love wine so much, our latest additional to our group, THE PIG in the South Dow n has its very own vineyard!

The role of Head Sommelier is key to our success.

As Head Sommelier, you will have a proactive, motivated attitude and bring a strong product knowledge to pass onto other members of the team. You must have completed a recognised study in wine and spirits. In return, we will provide you with any further qualifications that might be required for your own personal development.

As a Head Sommelier you will be responsible for the growth of our wine team, whilst ensuring that they provide our guests with a quality experience. You will bring your knowledge and creative flair to the task at hand, develop our wine list and take responsibility of the cellar.

To do this, you will need to be reflective of our attitude and ethos in all that you do, working collaboratively with the management team to provide our guests a service to remember.

Experience in a similar role is essential, plus WSET or equivalent qualifications.

We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

• Paid Overtime.
• Unlimited Staff stays - free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods - cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service cover.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Opportunity to progress across the business.
• Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2.

Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

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As Head Sommelier, you will have a proactive, motivated attitude and bring a strong product knowledge to pass onto other members of the team. You must have completed a recognised study in wine and spirits. In return, we will provide you with any further qualifications that might be required for your own personal development. As a Head Sommelier you will be responsible for the growth of our wine team, whilst ensuring that they provide our guests with a quality experience. You will bring your knowledge and creative flair to the task at hand, develop our wine list and take responsibility of the cellar. To do this, you will need to be reflective of our attitude and ethos in all that you do, working collaboratively with the management team to provide our guests a service to remember. Experience in a similar role is essential, plus WSET or equivalent qualifications.

Salary: £35,500 per annum (OTE 41,725 per annum including tronc). Hours: 45 hours per week, over 5 days, including any paid overtime. Our Sommeliers are free from the traditional image of wine service. As part of our food and beverage team our Sommeliers play an important role within our restaurant and bar service. We offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own PIG offering! We love wine so much, our latest additional to our group, THE PIG in the South Down has its very own vineyard!, We are dedicated to making THE PIGs an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

• Paid Overtime.
• Unlimited Staff stays - free B&B.
• 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
• Meals on duty.
• Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
• Take home goods - cost price.
• Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
• Critical illness cover.
• Death in service cover.
• A range of learning & development courses.
• Opportunity to progress across the business.
• Anniversary vouchers - dinner with wine for 2.
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.