Assistant Head Sommelier

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Bath
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Wine Knowledge Wine Pairing Customer Service Supplier Communication Cellar Management WSET Certification Team Collaboration Recommendations

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Head Sommelier

Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] near Bath, BS39 4NS
Salary: £13.58 per hour (OTE £16 per hour)
Hours: 35 hours per week

About the role

Our Sommeliers are free from the traditional image of wine service. As part of our food and beverage team our Sommeliers play an important role within our restaurant and bar service. We offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offering! We love wine so much, our latest additional to our group, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in the South Down has its very own vineyard!

As Assistant Head Sommelier you will grow your knowledge of wines whilst working on the floor during our vibrant restaurant service. On a day to day basis, you will support our Head Sommelier with supplier communication and manage our traditional underground cellar. You will Interact with guests, pair wines and provide recommendations to ensure a memorable dining experience.

You will have the opportunity to enrol in trainings and attend industry specific events to build your knowledge of local and international brands.

Experience in a similar role is preferred, plus WSET or equivalent qualifications.

What we offer

We are dedicated to making [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] an inspiring, exciting, and fun place to work and in return for your hard work you can expect something a little different:

  • Staff stays – free B&B.
  • 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
  • Meals on duty.
  • Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
  • Take home goods – cost price.
  • Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
  • A range of learning & development courses.
  • Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.

To view our full range of perks, visit our ‘What we can do for you’ section on our career’s webpage: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.

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