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Junior Sommelier

TN United Kingdom

Leatherhead

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Junior Sommelier at a renowned establishment, where you will assist in delivering exceptional wine service to guests. This role offers a chance to develop your wine knowledge under the guidance of an expert Head Sommelier. You'll engage diners with charm and hospitality, ensuring a memorable experience. The position involves collaborating with the restaurant team to enhance the beverage offerings and manage wine collections. Join a supportive environment committed to your professional growth and enjoy numerous perks, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on retail
Gym memberships
Cinema tickets
Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
28 days annual leave
Pension
Life Insurance
Sick Pay
Long Service Awards
Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Wine Waiter/Waitress or Sommelier is essential.
  • Strong communication skills are crucial for recommending wines.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in providing an elegant wine service to enhance the dining experience.
  • Engage with guests warmly while guiding them through wine selections.

Skills

Wine Service
Communication Skills
Customer Service
Wine Knowledge

Education

WSET Level 1 or 2

Job description

Reporting to our Head Sommelier, an industry expert, our Junior Sommelier will assist with the seamless running of the restaurant by providing a knowledgeable and elegant wine service to our guests. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and passion for wine and be guided by an inspirational leader.

The ideal candidate will be responsive to our guests' requests and enjoy assisting the Restaurant Senior team in the delivery of a very personalised service. You will be an innovator who is able to generate and share ideas to develop our beverage offering at Beaverbrook. Working with the team, your exposure will also include beverage deliveries and our wine collection.

The Person

During service, our Junior Sommelier will assist in guiding our guests through the world of wines in order to create the ultimate dining experience. Engaging with all our diners with natural warmth, charm and hospitality is an essential part of the role.

We are looking for:
  • An enthusiastic, motivated individual with previous experience as a Wine Waiter/Waitress or Sommelier.
  • A natural flair for communication while recommending wines to complement guests' palates and food choices.
  • Candidates who have ideally achieved their level 1 or 2 WSET qualification.
Shift Pattern:
  • 40 hours per week
  • The ideal candidate will be flexible in working any 5 days out of 7.

In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.

As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:

  • Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App.
  • A wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities.
  • Discounted rates on Food & Beverage.
  • 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years.
  • Pension.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Sick Pay.
  • Long Service Awards.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Earn up to 1000 for recommend a friend scheme.
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