Head Sommelier

You will also work closely with our Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager creating suitable wine pairings for our restaurants, to delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their food.

• Possesses a professional, welcoming, and warm personality.


• Works with the chefs to ensure our aperitifs, digestifs and wine is aligned to our food and guest's tastes.


• Understands the guest, who they are, their expectations and how to effectively manage their part of the overall service experience to ensure repeat custom.


• Recommends food and wine pairings - advising guests on wines to suit their personal tastes and food choices.


• Informs guests about different varieties of wines and prices.


• Ensures wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.


• Serves water, aperitifs, digestifs and wine, and clearing and replacing glassware as required.


• Manages wine cellar and ensures it's fully-stocked.


• Stores open bottles properly to maintain correct tastes.


• Ensures appropriate supply of clean glassware at all times.


• Updates waiting staff on available wines.


• Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely.


• Identifies ways to improve sales or control cost.


• Possesses WSET level 3 or equivalent Sommelier qualifications.


• Takes pride in building rapport with your team, guests and suppliers.


• Works effectively as part of a team and individually.


• Leads, trains and develops a team of Sommeliers and Commis Sommeliers.
  
  Up to £45,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description


• Canteen


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel


• Free parking, Canteen


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• On-site parking