Junior Sommelier, Italian restaurant,New Opening, Knightsbridge

Junior Sommelier, Italian renowned restaurant, New Opening, Knightsbridge

Salary of £35’000 per annum

We are currently looking for a Junior Sommelier to join the opening team of a world-renowned Italian restaurant.

With restaurants in Florence, Zurich, Monti Carlo, Moscow, and Vienna, Cantinetta Antinori is bringing the brand to London for the first time this spring. Housed in a three-storey period building in Knightsbridge, the restaurant will offer relaxed, all-day traditional Tuscan dining, fine wines, and live music.

The restaurant has a strong management team who firmly believes in looking after their staff and being as fun and rewarding as possible.

There are plans to expand other new concepts so a good work ethic will be rewarded quickly!

Things to know:

• New opening- first London site for a well know Italian fine-dining restaurant
• Delicious staff meals on duty
• Full training schedule provided
• Excellent career growth opportunities
• The restaurant has a strong management team who firmly believes in looking after their staff

Things you will be doing as a Sommelier

• Assisting with wine and beverage service
• Assisting and updating the wine list in coordination with the General Manager
• Recommending food and wine pairings
• Advising guests on wines based on their personal tastes
• Greeting customers in a professional way
• Be able to suggest wines based on the food selection served

You will be a great fit if you:

• Have WSET level 2
• Are a driven sommelier who wants to be a part of a unique team
• Have great knowledge of wine and have worked in a similar role, in a similar fine dining environment
• Have full knowledge of the drink’s selection (cocktails, teas, coffees, etc)
• Are friendly, organised, and have a great personality
• Have excellent communication skills
• Know the basics of food and wine pairing
• Have stock management understanding
• Have knowledge of table service skills and etiquette
• Have a positive attitude
• Can work as part of a team

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

In line with present UK working requirements, all candidates are required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Spayse’s undertaking is as a recruitment agent in this role and are bound by the requirements requested by our client.