Assistant Sommelier

MSHLLP; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious Michelin 2-star restaurant as an Assistant Sommelier, where your passion for wine and hospitality will shine. This role involves supporting the dining team, managing the beverages department, and delivering exceptional service to guests. With a commitment to excellence, you will educate guests on wines and help train your team, all while working in a vibrant and fast-paced environment. If you are energetic, dedicated, and eager to grow in the culinary world, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a renowned establishment.

Benefits

5 Weeks Holiday

Flexible Shifts

Tips Potential

Qualifications

• Passionate about food, beverage, and hospitality.
• Stable employment history preferred, with experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Support the dining team and head sommelier in managing beverages.
• Educate guests on wines and train team members.

Skills

Customer Service

Wine Knowledge

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Wine/Hospitality Qualifications

Job description

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 skillfully 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 our guests, leaving them wanting to return again. We are looking for an Assistant Sommelier to join the team; experience is essential.

Summary of Position

The sommelier must be passionate about food, beverage, and hospitality, with exceptional attention to detail. You will support the ground floor dining team and head sommelier in managing the beverages department, providing efficient service, educating guests on wines, and training team members and management on wines. The ideal candidate should have a stable employment history and preferably hold wine/hospitality qualifications, though this is not mandatory.

Primary Responsibilities

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• A passion for wine, food, and the industry.
• The ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• Energetic, highly motivated, and welcoming.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with calmness and professionalism.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to a career in Michelin-starred restaurants.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented.

Midsummer House is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We believe that inclusive environments foster better work and service.