Sommelier
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Sommelier
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] | Seymour Street, London | Up to £17/hour | Full-time
Job Description
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, is looking for a Sommelier to join the team and support the General Manager. The role involves managing the wine list, delivering exceptional service, and developing the front-of-house team.
Sommelier Candidate Requirements
- Take ownership of and develop the restaurant’s wine list.
- Manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
- Oversee wine ordering, cellar management, and stock control.
- Approve invoices and maintain accurate records.
- Maintain and share guest wine notes with the reservations and reception teams.
- Act as a key figure for the restaurant’s wine-related activities.
- Collaborate with the Head of Beverage to maintain and update the wine list.
- Deliver exceptional wine service during lunch, dinner, and private events.
- Inspire, train, and empower the FOH team to confidently pair and sell wine.
- Mentor and support the development of Junior Sommeliers.
- Assist with wine inventory, stock counts, and reporting.
- Ensure guests receive best-in-class wine service that enhances their dining experience.
- Contribute to improving the overall beverage offering, including spirits and soft drinks.
- Work closely with the R&D team to develop knowledge of fermentation and ingredients.
- Passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experience.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
- Confident communicator with a positive outlook and engaging personality.
- Comfortable interacting with experienced wine consumers and high-net-worth individuals.
What We Offer
- A very competitive salary, subject to experience.
- 50% staff discount across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] sites.
- Work/life balance with a four-day working week.
- Opportunity to develop your career with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as we expand.
- Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
- Free staff meals while on shift.
- Up to £500 team referral bonus – recommend a friend.
- Extra day's holiday every year you're with us, up to 5 extra days
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, we source and celebrate the finest expressions of British ingredients, championing wild food and seasonality to create dishes that reflect the bright, fresh flavours of Mexican cooking. The kitchen team is headed up by Chef Patron Santiago Lastra and was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, followed by being named as one of the 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' for 3 years in a row.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.