Assistant Sommelier
24 days ago
Cambridge
Location: Midsummer House, Midsummer Common, Cambridge CB4 1HA
Salary: Up to £34,000 plus tips (DOE)
(up to £9,000 potential tip earnings)
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday (Every week)
Holiday: 5 weeks holiday (inclusive of 2 weeks over Christmas, 1 week in spring and 2 weeks in summer)
Days: This is a permanent job, four days a week, including lunch and dinner service every day we are open.
The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday. Flexibility to work all shifts between all specified days is required.
About Us
As Midsummer House forges ahead into its third decade as East Anglia’s only Michelin 2-star restaurant , Chef Daniel Clifford’s elegant, sophisticated and modern British cooking continues to evolve. For over twenty years, passion and creativity have skilfully shaped the menu at Midsummer House, showcasing the finest seasonal produce and offering a contemporary British dining experience of the highest quality.
We are currently looking to expand the front of house team by recruiting individuals who are committed to providing an unparalleled level of service to its guests and leave them wanting to return again.
We are looking for an Assistant Sommelier to join the team, experience essential.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The sommelier must be passionate about food, beverage and hospitality, whose attention to detail is second to none.
You will be responsible for supporting the ground floor dining team and head sommelier in the running of the beverages department, providing highly efficient and effective service, educating and recommending guest on wines with trained skills and expertise as well as training members and management on wines.
The ideal candidate should have a stable employment history and preferably but not necessarily hold wine/hospitality qualification.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
· A passion for wine, food and for the industry
· The ability to work in a team
· Willingness to always go the extra mile
· Energetic, highly motivated and welcoming
· Able to work under pressure, in fast-paced environment, with calmness, kindness and control
· Very enthusiastic and dedicated to a successful career in Michelin starred restaurants
· Excellent customer service skills
· Very well organised
Midsummer House are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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