Head Sommelier

Heddon Street Kitchen; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Head Sommelier in a prestigious restaurant located in the heart of London. This role offers the chance to showcase your passion for wine and exceptional service while working with talented culinary and front-of-house teams. You'll lead a dedicated sommelier team, enhance guest experiences with engaging wine offerings, and benefit from global training and development opportunities. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, this top-tier global restaurant group provides a supportive environment for career growth. If you're eager to develop your skills in a high-quality dining setting, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

50% staff discount on food and drinks

30% discount for friends and family

Access to Wage Stream

Refer a Friend scheme

Global training opportunities

In-house wine training

Birthday dinner voucher

Discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes

Preferential hotel room rates

Access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head or Senior Sommelier in a high-quality restaurant.
• WSET Level 2 & 3 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sommelier team to enhance guest experience.
• Deliver exceptional service and engaging wine offerings.

Skills

Leadership in high-quality restaurant

WSET Level 2 & 3

Exceptional service delivery

Engaging wine offerings

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Clear communication

Team motivation

Education

WSET Level 2

WSET Level 3

Diploma or Court of Master Sommelier Advanced Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a Head Sommelier to join our front of house team at Heddon Street Kitchen.

Heddon Street Kitchen, located in the heart of Piccadilly just steps away from Regent's Street, is inspired by the iconic Bread Street Kitchen. It features a restaurant, private dining room, kitchen table, terrace, and bar across three floors. The restaurant offers seasonal modern European dishes alongside Gordon Ramsay signature dishes.

We are ideally looking for a Head Sommelier who:

• Has previous leadership experience as a Head or Senior Sommelier in a high-quality restaurant environment
• Possesses at least WSET Level 2 & 3, with a preference for Diploma or Court of Master Sommelier Advanced Sommelier Certificate
• Is passionate about delivering exceptional service
• Can enhance guest experience through engaging and informative wine offerings
• Works effectively within a team and builds rapport with guests and colleagues
• Is eager to learn and improve knowledge and skills continually
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely
• Leads and motivates the sommelier team

What we offer:

• Competitive pay rate
• 50% staff discount on food and drinks in our restaurants
• 30% discount on bookings for friends and family across all UK restaurants
• Access to Wage Stream for up to 50% of wages before payday
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Global training and development opportunities
• In-house wine training and WSET qualification programs (Levels 1-3)
• Birthday dinner voucher for you and a guest
• Opportunity to work with talented culinary and front-of-house teams
• 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes and courses
• Preferential hotel room rates at partner hotels
• Access to mental health support through MYNDUP
• 50% off membership to CODE for industry offers
• Family meals on duty

If you have a passion for wine and want to develop your career in a top-tier global restaurant group, we would love to hear from you!

We receive a high volume of applications and will contact only those progressing to the next stage.

At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are committed to being an inclusive employer, fostering an environment where our teams can thrive, and celebrating diversity in every aspect.