Cigar Master - London, United Kingdom - HSH Group

HSH Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

The Peninsula London is excited to announce that we are seeking a Cigar Master to work within our Cigar Tasting Room, reporting to the Tasting Room Manager.

This is an instrumental position accountable for the efficient operations of The Tasting Room.

Our Cigar Tasting Lounge provides a relaxed and refined ambiance in which guests of the Hotel or Brooklands will be able to enjoy a finely curated choice of cigars from our humidor.

The Cigar Lounge will feature a bespoke walk-in humidor with a great selection of Cuban and New World cigars, including rare, vintage and limited editions, with smoking on the terrace possible.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel opening in London and be part of the pre-opening team.

Marketleading remuneration, service charges, and attractive benefits
Join our awardwinning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities

Ensures the delivery of exceptional guest service, providing friendly, yet discreet and unobtrusive service in greeting, seating, and waiting on all guests.
Develop a cigar culture within The Peninsula London and ensure that all colleagues receive relevant and meaningful training.
Curate a bespoke Cigar and retail offering that is marketleading and profitable.
Actively, yet with style and grace, promote the sale of the Cigars lockers at the Hotel.
Maintain all cigar storage areas, including lockers to the correct air quality, temperature, and humidity.
Proactively make recommendations for Cigar purchases.

General Requirements

Must possess exceptional knowledge of Cigars with senior management experience working with cigars within a cigar shop/lounge as well as beverage knowledge.
Experience in training and leading a team within a bar or cigar service environment.
Relevant and related hospitality and cigar skills and studies.
Additional languages are appreciated.
Friendly and positive with a flexible approach and ability to work under pressure.
Good financial acumen.

The Peninsula London, located at 1-5 Grosvenor Place in Belgravia, will overlook Hyde Park Corner, the Wellington Arch, Green Park and the gardens of Buckingham Palace.

Upon completion, the hotel will have 190 guestrooms with 25 luxury Peninsula-branded residential apartments.

The construction budget for the project is in the region of £800 million and our ambition is for the hotel and residences to set new standards in luxury and service in the London market.