Trainee Sommelier (Bartender)

Noble Rot Restaurant & Wine Bar; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily wine training and tastings

Regular in-house visits from winemakers

Industry-leading pay with paid breaks and holidays

Discounted wine and food

Comprehensive career development opportunities

Job summary

A renowned dining venue in Greater London seeks a passionate Bartender (Trainee Sommelier) to start their journey into the world of wine. The position involves organizing and dispensing wines while providing exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have a motivation to learn about wines and good communication skills. Opportunities for training and career development are provided, making it a great entry point into the wine industry.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wine is acceptable but not mandatory.
• Experience in restaurant service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organise and dispense wines from a daily changing menu.
• Constantly taste and learn about the producers.
• Deliver warm, service-oriented hospitality.

Skills

Motivation and passion for learning wine

Good communication skills

Enthusiasm for a career in wine

Job description

Join us as a Bartender (Trainee Sommelier) at Noble Rot Restaurant & Wine Bar.

Overview

We are looking for a passionate Bartender who will start their journey on the path to becoming a Sommelier. The role involves organizing and dispensing wines from our 60‑bin “by the glass” menu, tasting daily, and providing warm hospitality. This is the first step in the Bartender → Sommelier → Senior Sommelier pathway at Noble Rot.

Responsibilities

• Organise and dispense wines from the daily changing 60‑bin menu.
• Constantly taste and learn about the producers on our list.
• Discuss producers by name and share key points with guests.
• Deliver warm, service‑oriented hospitality and use wine knowledge as a tool.

Qualifications

• Motivation and passion for learning wine; knowledge of wine acceptable but not mandatory.
• Experience in restaurant service is a plus but not required.
• Good communication skills and enthusiasm for a career in wine.

Benefits

• Daily training on new wines and a blind bottle tasting at the end of each day.
• Internal fine‑wine training programme (e.g., Battle for the Soul of Barolo, Bordeaux: The Story of the Noughties).
• Regular in‑house visits from winemakers and industry leaders.
• Opportunities to visit wineries across the UK (harvest, pruning, tastings).
• External wine training including WSET qualifications, Diploma, Educator Programme, and Master of Wine.
• Choose your weekly hours – options for 45 hrs (6 shifts) or 50 hrs (7 shifts) per week, with tronc inclusive.
• Industry‑leading pay and fully paid breaks, holidays, and overtime.
• Discounted wine and 50 % off food at any Noble Rot venue.
• Company pension.
• Comprehensive career development opportunities.
• Rota scheduled three weeks in advance.
• 28 days holiday (including service charge) and Sundays off.

If you are excited by producers featured in our lists and magazine, and you want to learn while working in a dynamic, learning‑oriented culture, we would love to hear from you.

Location: London, Greater London area. Salary: £39,000‑£41,000 or £44,000‑£46,000 per annum based on hours.