Head Sommelier: Lead Wine Service & Team Training

Hawksmoor; City of Westminster; Vor Ort; GBP 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tronc pay

Free team meals

50% off food

Income protection

Volunteer days

Early wage access

Referral bonuses

Savings on travel

Welfare budget

Training & progression

Zusammenfassung

Hawksmoor seeks a Head Sommelier to lead our award-winning wine team in the UK. You will curate memorable experiences for guests through your knowledge, passion and warmth, bringing the wine list to life and supporting the restaurant team with training, service and recommendations.

As Head Sommelier, you will oversee stock, mentor FOH staff in wine service, and contribute to menu development while upholding Hawksmoor’s standards of hospitality and excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated wine knowledge with passion for service.
• Experience leading wine service in a bustling restaurant.
• WSET 2 certification or equivalent is required.

Aufgaben

• Deliver exceptional wine service and pairings across the restaurant floor.
• Guide guests through the wine list with enthusiasm and hospitality.
• Support the Wine Manager in maintaining and developing the wine programme.
• Train and mentor FOH staff in wine service, tastings and product knowledge.
• Maintain stock control, cellar organisation and accurate records.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal selections.

Kenntnisse

Wine knowledge

Wine service

Staff training

Guest hospitality

Ausbildung

WSET Level 2 or equivalent

Level 3 bonus

Jobbeschreibung

Hawksmoor seeks a Head Sommelier to lead our award-winning wine team in the UK. You will curate memorable experiences for guests through your knowledge, passion and warmth, bringing the wine list to life and supporting the restaurant team with training, service and recommendations.

As Head Sommelier, you will oversee stock, mentor FOH staff in wine service, and contribute to menu development while upholding Hawksmoor’s standards of hospitality and excellence.