Missions
- Our Apprentice Sommelier is responsible for providing sommelier service during his or her working day. This means, among other things, tidying up and checking the day's cellar, checking the wine lists and providing room service to ensure that our staff can work in the best possible conditions to give our guests the best possible experience.
- He or she is responsible for assisting with the setting up of glasses in the room, and for checking wines by the glass and champagne by the glass.
- He will also have the opportunity to take part in wine tastings.
- Some of our guests may have special requests or they may have chosen us for a special occasion. It's up to us to accommodate most of these requests.
- Personality, Passion, Respect, Collaboration and Creativity are the values that guide each of us every day. The ambition of our Apprentice Sommelier must be to act in order to help write our history.
- Communication is the key to the smooth running of our services. Our Apprentice Sommelier must communicate with other departments and all hotel teams to ensure the same level of service.
- Sharing information is essential. With a view to offering the same quality at every level, our Apprentice Sommelier is specifically trained in both our establishment's working methods and those of his department.
Profile
All our employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and Culture. This is reflected in all the activities of our Apprentice Sommelier.
- He is passionate about gastronomy and oenology. He capitalizes on the experience and know-how of our sommeliers.
- We encourage our employees to express their unique personalities and passions, but also to work as a team for Le Meurice and the entire Collection.
- Our guests shape our history. We need to do our best to get to know and understand them, showing kindness and situational intelligence rather than following procedures.
- In an ever-changing world, we need to remain constant and provide tailor-made answers, which requires all our team members to be flexible and adaptable.
- The hotel's main language is French, but our Apprentice Sommelier must be comfortable communicating in English with our international clientele.
Le Meurice is part of the Dorchester Collection group. At Dorchester Collection, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our "We Care" philosophy - an environment in which all our people feel valued and respected, fostering their positive engagement. We strive to build and continually nurture a culture where inclusion is part of our DNA, reflected in our core values of passion, personality, respect, team spirit and creativity. When you send us your application, please let us know if you have any specific requirements regarding the interview process.