Sommelier jobs

Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland

Junior Sommelier

(Positions available from April – October annually)

Staff accommodation can be provided

The Junior Sommelier(“JS”) position at Hogs Head Golf Club(“HHGC”) is a wonderful opportunity to serve at one of the top private, resort golf clubs in the world. As part of our Food and Beverage department, the (“JS”) will join a large team focused on building, cultivating and delivering exceptional service for our members and guests. The Junior Sommelier will be in charge of assisting the Head Sommelier in creating wine lists that pair with our food menus. The Junior Sommelier is responsible for consistently providing and delivering a unique guest/member experience for Hog members and guests maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction while ensuring the guest journey is at 5* level required. The Junior Sommelier will be responsible for McCarthys Clubhouse wine list and its day-to-day operation. The person must have the attitude, work ethic and personality to provide guest centric personalised service for our guests. This position will work closely with and report directly to the Head Sommelier, Restaurant Manager, Director of Food & Beverage and General Manager of Hogs Head Golf Club. The successful candidate MUST possess the service gene and DNA with sincere and genuine desire to provide the ultimate experience for all HHGC Members and Guests.

Facility Information

Hogs Head Golf Club was “Built by Friends, for Friends, for Fun.”

Hogs Head Golf Club has breath-taking vistas including the Finglas River flowing through the course, majestic cliff holes overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay and the seaside charm of Waterville village. Hogs Head Golf Club is an experience unlike any other. It is our personal, sincere and genuine attention to every detail that makes the impossible come to life, creating unique and long-lasting relationships along the way. Designed by legendary golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr, Hogs Head is a private member's club situated just a mile from Waterville Golf Links on the Ring of Kerry. Named after a marine bearing point on the Ballinskelligs Bay, and completed in 2017, this spectacular layout was voted as the “Best New International Course” by Golf.com. Built on a majestic peninsula outside Waterville Village with stunning sea, mountain, river, and lake views, Hogs Head plays high above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs. It has many classic design features including a nod to Tillinghast's theory on a gentle opening hole, and a Biarritz green (but interestingly found on a par 5). But the most notable inclusion is the 13th - a clifftop par 3, with not one but two infinity greens. Owned and operated by Alvarez & Marsal, Inc., HHGC is not only one of the top club experiences in Ireland, but with a focus on providing an elite, championship golf experience coupled with superior lodging accommodations and service, it is becoming one of the most sought-after clubs in the world. www.hogsheadgolfclub.com

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

· Assist the Head Sommelier to create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs, F&B Manager, Restaurant Manager and Director of Food & Beverage

· Provide a high level of wine service to members and guests in either McCarthys or Lough Currane Restaurants.

· Recommend food and wine pairings to members and guests to enhance their dining experience.

· Advise guests on wine based on their personal tastes and food choices

· Inform guests about different varieties of wines

· Ensure wines are served at the correct temperature and within the proper glassware

· Manage all equipment and wine accessories to ensure that they are utilised and handled with care.

· Organize wine tasting events with the assistance of the Head Sommelier

· Ensure the quality and consistency of wine standards across all outlets in order to exceed guest expectations

· After service ensuring that the wine cellar is fully stocked and ready for future services

· Ensure that payment is received for all wine and drinks served

· Ensure proper receiving, storage, and rotation of products to comply with standards with the assistance of the Head Sommelier

· Liaising with the Restaurant Manager and ensuring 5* service

· Ensuring compliance with licensing, hygiene, health and safety legislation

· Ensuring that POS system is updated with all saleable items (Jonas)

· Printing and updating wine menus with the assistance of the Head Sommelier

· Assisting with deliveries and restocking

· Review invoices from suppliers for accuracy

· Supervise and conduct accurate and timely physical inventory checks

· To ensure the best practise is followed in relation to all Health & Safety & Fire regulations

· Liaising with and utilizing the support of suppliers and other external contacts as appropriate

Communication:

· Reporting directly to the Head Sommelier, Restaurant Manager, Director of Food & Beverage and General Manager of Hogs Head Golf Club

· To liaise efficiently with the Restaurant Team to enhance our members and guest’s experiences at all times

· Maintaining effective communication to ensure plans, challenges and successes are understood, and individual performance is aligned to Company requirements

· Reporting any complaints to Management and discuss appropriate solution

· Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public

People Management /Training & Development:

· Continuously develop job knowledge by attending all scheduled company training

· Action any training and development needs of the team

· Coaches, Mentors and supports F&B department

· Promoting and contributing to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity

· Ensure team members are conversant with and aware of Company standards and that those standards are fully implemented.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Previous Experience in Food & Beverage outlets desirable.

• Demonstrate experience in improving guest satisfaction.

• Team orientated individual.

CRITICAL SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Patient and friendly with demonstrated experience in problem solving.

• Professional and outgoing personality.

• Able to work effectively with and present information to other department heads, staff and vendors.

• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, colour vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

• Occasionally required to walk or move to various locations within the property; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

• A noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

• Schedule must be flexible to include weekends and holidays.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This is a fixed-term position (May – October). Work – Life balance is important at Hogs Head Golf Club

· Remuneration DOE

· Staff accommodation can be provided

· Gratuities

· Regular Activities and gatherings for all teams across HHGC

· Wellness at work events

· Refer a friend scheme

· Continual training and development

· Goal orientated career growth

· Staff uniforms

· Golf playing privileges

· Substantial staff discount in pro shop

· Meals while on duty

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY:

Preparing a thoughtful letter of interest and alignment with the above noted expectations and requirements is necessary.

Your letter should be addressed to Michelle O'Sullivan, HR Manager, and clearly articulate why you want to be considered for this position.

Please send via email to: careers@hogsheadgolfclub.com; No Phone calls, please.

Expressions of interest should be conveyed no later than 5pm on November 15th 2026.

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person