Sommelier - London

Sommelier - Ollie Dabbous & Hedonism Wines New Opening April 2018

We have an excellent opportunity for a talented Sommelier to join our exciting new venture.

Michelin* Chef Ollie Dabbous & one of the World’s best fine wine boutiques Hedonism Wines have come together to create an amazing & innovative new wine & fine dining venture in Mayfair.

Destined to be the biggest opening of 2018, this venture is also being designed with a view to creating a sustainable working environment that helps to promote a healthy work/life balance for all staff, allowing you to grow & develop your career. 

The sommelier team will be run by Director of Wine Piotr Pietras, Master Sommelier & World’s Best Young Sommelier 2017. The wine list will be an impressive collection of the most select vintages & producers, as well as being the largest restaurant wine list anywhere in London.

Our Successful Sommelier will:

• Have an open and approachable manner and thrive on interacting with people
• Have real drive and enthusiasm in delivering service excellence
• Be able to work both as a team and individually
• Be outgoing, polite and professional attitude to all guests
• Have strong all-round fine Old World & New World wine knowledge 
• Have the right to work in the UK, essential.
• Have a strong level of English, additional languages are an advantage
• Minimum of 2-years Michelin * experience or similar standard of service
• CMS Certified Sommelier or WSET Level 4 diploma is preferred
• Oversee a section within the restaurant supervising Junior Sommeliers
• Ensure that all wine is served in proper glassware & in proper condition 
• Deal with guests & answering any questions regarding wine list
• Pair & explaining wines with tasting menu
• Build a rapport with regular guests
• Look after the wine cellar & deliveries
• Take an active role in the development of junior team members
• Maintain the standards set for service by the Director of Wine

The entire team will be filled by similarly motivated people with a real passion & enthusiasm for providing the very best service possible alongside highly skilled & experienced professionals. As a Sommelier you will be in a working environment that has learning & development as its core ethos with a focus on team work & excellence in everything we do.

What’s in it for our New Sommelier:

• Competitive pay package
• Extensive training tailored to each individual
• Clear career progression
• Staff meals on duty
• Local, dedicated staff facilities including shower facilities on site & nearby staff common room/canteen
• Company aim is to promote a healthy work life balance
• Wine discount at Hedonism Wines
• Full sponsorship for all Court of Master Sommeliers and WSET accredited wine & sake training courses
• Generous staff discount in the Restaurant
• Cycle to work scheme

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to be part of an amazing new restaurant opening & gain valuable experience of working in Michelin standard fine dining. We are looking for professionals who are looking to develop their careers as we will always look to promote talent from within.

As Sommelier you should be attentive, keen to engage with diners & immaculately presented at all times.

Starting salary £28,000 – £30,000