Sommelier 5 Hertford Street is the beautifully appointed private member's club owned and operated by entrepreneur Robin Birley; located in the heart of Mayfair. Our aim is to be a home away from home, in the utmost comfort, where members are looked after by a team who know them by name. We are currently recruiting for a Sommelier to join our Upper Floor Restaurant Team. The additional benefits our Sommelier receives are: - 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays - Discounted gym membership with Nuffield Health & Gymflex - Birthday day off - Monthly well-being days with our Chiropodist, Reflexologist and Masseuse - Private medical insurance with AXA - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Assistance Programme – Hospitality Action - Free English Classes - Access to a company doctor - Eyecare vouchers - In-house industry training - Sponsored social events - Season ticket loans - Retail discounts with Edenred - Recommend a friend bonus of £750 - Staff Accommodation (subject to availability) - 20% Staff Discount at Birley Bakery - Nursery Workplace Scheme - Free freshly prepared meals on duty The responsibilities of the Sommelier are: - Welcoming members and their guests to the restaurant - Leading your section with precision and charm - Developing service standards - Creating an exceptional experience for members and their guests The Experience & Qualifications required as Sommelier are: - Significant experience in a similar role in a high-end restaurant, luxury hotel or private member’s club advantageous - The working hours for this role are on a rota basis with shifts falling between Monday - Saturday. The club is closed on Sundays, Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas each year. If you feel that you have the experience and skills to join us as Sommelier at 5 Hertford Street then apply by forwarding your up to date CV together with a covering letter.
La Maison Ani is a celebration of love and food a stone's throw from Sloane Street and situated in Jumeirah Carlton Tower, bringing the timeless allure of France to Knightsbridge, London. The sommelier is responsible the wine service in the restaurant whilst providing a professional, efficient and accurate service of the wine in order to completely exceed guests' expectations during the dinner experience. Working closely with the head sommelier and the commis sommelier in order to ensure a smooth service at all times. The sommelier is focused at all times to be an excellent and confident communicator with guests, colleagues, and management. The sommelier's main focus is to provide detailed technical wine knowledge of specific vintages, prodcuers and regions to the guest in order to assist with the choice of bottle. Advise on wine and food paining is another focus. A major part of the sommeliers dutics is the wine service for guests by topping up glasses, anticipating an upsell proposing a second bottle once the first has finished; all with the assistance of the commis sommelier. Out of the hours of service it is important to monitor wine inventory, update the wine list, conduct staff trainings on wine service and knowledge. The main focus use planning and organizational skills in the cellar in order to optimise space available
GAIA aims to showcase the core elements of Grecian culture. Combining warm hospitality with intricate details and alluring aspects, GAIA creates a journey of discovery in each and every visit, enticing the explorer within. The homegrown food, beverage and lifestyle concept was born of a collaboration between Evgeny Kuzin and Chef Izu Ani. SERVICE R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S - Assist the hostess/ host to seat the customers - Great the guests and take the drinks order - Place the drinks order - Serve the drinks, explain the menu and specials if any - Let the Headwaiter know if any requirement or specifics mentioned by the table before he takes the order - Once the order taken check the mise en place needed and place it on the table using the service plate - Assist the headwaiter to serve the food when it arrives - Before clearing a table always check that it has been called away on Micros - Once the mains courses are finished clear the table, crumb and refresh the table cloth using the Rotolino method - Bring the dessert menus and announce the specials if any - Take the desserts and coffee order and place it on Micros (always ask the guest if they’d like the coffees with or after desserts) - Once the desserts are finished clear them - When the guests ask for the bill always double check with the headwaiter and sommelier in case the wine check and bill check hasn’t been done before dropping it on the table