Head Sommelier

A lifestyle Hotel based on London’s eccentric South Bank. With 354 bedrooms, award-winning food and drink outlets and an electric energy, Sea Containers London is a destination where glamour meets brutalism – and it's your London anchor on the River Thames.

We’re very excited to announce the opening of Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers! A new dining destination created in partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global, opening this autumn 2026. Set directly on the River Thames in the heart of London’s South Bank, Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers will bring together elevated British dining, exceptional hospitality and panoramic river views. With this, we are looking to add a Head Sommelier to the team to really take us to the next level!

As a Head Sommelier, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional, world-class dining experience through outstanding wine knowledge, impeccable service and genuine hospitality. Working alongside the Restaurant Team, you will expertly guide guests through an extensive and carefully curated wine programme, creating memorable experiences while driving wine sales and enhancing every aspect of the guest journey.

Key Accountabilities:

• Deliver exceptional wine service that exceeds guest expectations and reflects the standards of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global
• Confidently recommend and pair wines with menu dishes, creating memorable dining experiences and maximising guest satisfaction
• Develop an expert understanding of the wine list, vintages and producers to provide informed recommendations tailored to each guest
• Monitor stock levels, cellar organisation and wine quality, ensuring all products are stored and handled to the highest standards
• Maintain all specialist wine equipment, glassware and cellar facilities to the highest standard
• Act as an ambassador for the Gordon Ramsay Restaurants brand, demonstrating professionalism, passion and attention to detail at all times

What We're Looking For:

• Consistently puts the guest at the heart of every interaction, delivering warm, personalised and memorable experiences that exceed expectations.
• Demonstrates genuine passion for wine, food, hospitality and continuous learning, with an enthusiasm that inspires both guests and colleagues.
• Understands how exceptional wine service, thoughtful recommendations and guest engagement contribute to sales performance, profitability and overall business success.
• Takes pride in precision and consistency, maintaining impeccable standards across wine service, presentation, product knowledge and the guest experience.
• Consistently embodies the values, standards and reputation of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global, demonstrating passion, professionalism and pride in representing the brand.

Salary: £18.00 p/h + very competitive service charge + benefits

At Sea Containers London we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:

• Guest experience including dinner and drinks

• 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel

• Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates

• Lore Group Friend and Family Rates

• 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery

• 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars

• Discounts in our spa and cinema

• Contribution towards Health - Cash Plan

• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year

• Life Assurance

• Length of service incentives (additional holiday)

• Bespoke training programmes

• Free meals on duty

• Incentives such as Ride-to-Work and season ticket loan

• Quarterly employee award ceremony and company staff parties

• Employee assistance programme

Location: London