This role will take full responsibility over the wine, including list selection, administration, purchasing and service. The aim of the role is to deliver excellence in product quality and customer service experience, whilst achieving the financial targets set by the company.
 
Head Sommelier Benefits
– Salary £50k per annum
– Career Development: Access to industry-leading training programs and opportunities to advance within the Group 
– 75% staff discount on food, and accommodation across the Group
– £300 referral bonus for successful new hires
– Workplace pension scheme
– Every Sunday & Monday off
 
Head Sommelier Responsibilities
– Working along side and reporting to Head Chef, be responsible for product selection, purchasing, storage and delivery, as well as the security of the wine stock and the overall profitability of the operations of the wine department
– Responsible for the financial efficiency of the wine department, working to improve efficiency and manage costs appropriately in line with the company budget and policy
– Inventory management, wastage, as well as theoretical and actual Gross Profit
– Responsibility for the customer wine service experience, setting standards and ensuring consistently excellent service
– Responsibility for product quality control, training and testing of the team to enable them to knowledgeably deliver products of the highest standard
– Responsibility for reporting the trade of the business on a weekly basis, using the information to propose changes to continually improve the business
– Responsibility for planning, three months in advance, the future operational requirements for the wine department
 
Head Sommelier Essential Requirements:
– At least 2 years’ experience as a Head Sommelier at Michelin star level
– Minimum level 3 WSET
– Strong wine and cocktail knowledge including infusions and health-conscious products
– Impeccable standards with a passion for delivering outstanding service
– Immaculate presentation and communication skills
– Fluent in reading and writing of the English language.