Accor: Sommelier — Bengaluru, KA, India

About Accor

Accor operates in hospitality through hotels, restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Its employer material describes a collection of brands with different identities and a common focus on guest experiences. The business therefore brings together the service and operational functions needed to run hospitality venues, rather than offering one uniform hotel product. Its recruitment introduction emphasises opportunities across professions within hotels and other hospitality settings, reflecting the range of work involved in delivering those experiences.

The position and its setting

Accor lists Sommelier in Bengaluru, KA, India, under reference REF123421M. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 20 October 2026
• Brands: The Hoxton

Responsibilities and work described

• Help create and regularly refresh a balanced, exciting and commercially sensible wine list for our restaurants, bars and events
• Make wine recommendations that start with the guest - listening to what they like, explaining options simply and never making anyone feel out of their depth
• Delivery: confident, relaxed wine service, including pairing, decanting and bottle presentation where appropriate
• Building: sales through genuine knowledge, great storytelling and thoughtful suggestions rather than hard selling
• Management: wine ordering, receiving, storage, stock rotation and inventories, keeping availability and quality under control
• Tracking: wine performance and revenue, using the numbers to refine the list, pricing and activity plan
• Train and coach the F&B team on wine knowledge, service, pairings and how to make useful recommendations
• Create tastings, events and collaborations that bring people into the hotel and make wine feel social and fun
• Development: good relationships with suppliers and stay connected to new producers, regions and trends
• Work: closely with chefs and F&B leaders so the wine and food offers complement each other

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Individuals
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• Passion for hospitality - whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
• You’re not precious
• We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way
• You’ll have experience working as a Sommelier or in a wine-focused restaurant or bar role
• You have knowledge of key wine regions, grapes, styles and food pairing, and you keep learning because the subject never really stops
• You’re engaging and approachable, able to talk to both wine enthusiasts and complete beginners
• You combine a love of wine with good commercial instincts around pricing, stock and revenue
• You’re confident training teams and creating tastings or events
• You communicate fluently in English; additional languages are a bonus

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• A recognised wine qualification such as WSET Level 2 or 3, CMS or equivalent is preferred

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Bengaluru, KA, India

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• The opportunity to be part of bringing The Hoxton to India and have a real impact on the success of our first hotel in Asia
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!)
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development

Pay and application dates

A verified salary figure is not established in this article. An online estimate for another Sommelier vacancy is not an offer for reference REF123421M; use the employer’s own pay disclosure and recruitment communication.

A closing date is not confirmed in this article. Check the current employer page before submitting: an undated posting can change or be withdrawn.

How to apply to Accor

Applications follow the official employer page linked below.

Open the official Accor posting below and match the title and reference REF123421M.

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Practical preparation: sales

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Relevant skills

• sales
• food and beverage
• pricing
• training
• hospitality