Head sommelier jobs in United Kingdom

SOMMELIER - GYMKHANA Salary - Up to £17 ph Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Sommelier within a Michelin star restaurant or similar setting Gymkhana are seeking a Sommelier to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sommelier looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Restaurant Located in Mayfair, Gymkhana is inspired by the bars, social, sports and members’ clubs of the British Raj in India and serves contemporary Indian cuisine using seasonal British ingredients with a strong focus on the tandoori oven. Opened in 2013, Gymkhana went on to win its first Michelin star, Restaurant Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year and BMW Square Meal Restaurant of the Year in 2014. “Gymkhana is the best restaurant I have ever been to.” Giles Coren, The Times The Position As Sommelier, you will be responsible for delivering the highest levels of service and an exceptional guest experience within the restaurant and private dining rooms. You will recommend and sell wines to customers both to complement their tastes and to pair with their menu choices. The successful Sommelier will have: An engaging and personable nature; A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience; Prior experience as a Sommelier within a quality restaurant; WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification (preferred but not essential); A professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability; Proven ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team; An excellent knowledge of food and beverage; The eagerness to continually learn and develop your career within hospitality.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented Sommelier to join our team at Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay. Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is an Asian Eating House and late night lounge inspired by Tokyo's 1930s Kissas and Shanghai's drinking dens. Asian inspired small plates, Robata grills, sushi and sashimi are exquisitely crafted in the open kitchen and raw bar. Each dish is designed to be shared socially at the centre of the table. What you do as a Sommelier: - You pride yourself on having a great understanding of wine and guests, recommending and selling wines to our guests that will complement their tastes and meal, creating a memorable guest experience - You ideally hold WSET L2 qualification or equivalent - You are eager to learn from the Head Sommelier and support senior members of the team - You are confident in training, developing, and passing on your wine knowledge to the more junior members of the team - You naturally enjoy building rapport with others and working as part of a team - You are keen to use your interpersonal and organisational skills, energy, and passion for wine and beverage to ensure the highest standards are constantly achieved What’s in it for you: - Competitive Pay Rate - Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday - Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally - Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment - A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants - 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family - 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants - Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels. - Gympass - discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps - MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy - Meals on duty If you have a love for wine, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you. We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Oblix at The Shard is hosting our Careers Open Day on Monday 20th May. We are thrilled to invite you to our Careers Open Day experience. Join us on Monday 20th May & experience for yourself the vibrant atmosphere of Oblix at The Shard. Our fantastic team will be on hand to give you their valuable insight into our Azumi culture & values, commitment to quality and dynamic work environment. Date: Monday 20th May Time: 12pm arrival Location: Oblix at The Shard At our Careers Open Day you will have the opportunity to discover a range of roles that fit your skills and aspirations. The room for growth and development within the Azumi Collection is endless, so there is no better time to join and elevate your hospitality career. Which positions are available? Restaurant Manager Assistant Manager Head waiter Sommelier Waiter Floor Assistant Bartender & Barback Pastry Commis to CDP CDP What will the event look like? Join us at 12pm for a 'get to know you' with our current Oblix team, who will be delighted to share their insights and knowledge of working with Azumi. The team will share with you a presentation about our company values and goals, we want you to love working here as much as we do & we want to show you why. Plus, we'll be conducting on-the-spot interviews for select positions – we can't wait to meet you! Apply today and our team will reach out to send you your personalised invite. Required skills: Fluent in English, Guest Experience , team work Azumi is an unrivalled collection of restaurants, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix, INKO NITO and Etaru. Our international family spans 27 locations across the globe. We are passionately driven to make dining out a magical experience. Our visionary group of restaurants, is the creation of our co-founders, Rainer Becker and Arjun Waney. With passion, determination and the love for what they do, they began the Azumi journey with the opening of Zuma London in 2002 – seamlessly followed by the opening of Roka in 2004. When you work with us, everyone is valued for the part they play. We look after each other and champion your strengths. Bring your enthusiasm, your dedication, your work ethic.... the rest we can teach you. With career paths unique to you, we are committed to offering you a journey that is ‘authentic but not traditional’. As a diverse community, with venues spanning the globe, there is a destination for everyone - allowing you to define your own career pathway.