LEAD SOMMELIER - Full Time Salary - Negotiable

Andrew Fairlie; Auchterarder; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equitable share of gratuities

Ongoing wine and spirits education

Career progression opportunities

Straight shifts over a five-day week

Descripción de la vacante

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie seeks a Lead Sommelier to join our celebrated wine team. You will lead the wine programme, oversee service, stock management, and training, guiding guests through an extensive wine list and curated pairings.

With experience in luxury hospitality and a passion for exceptional beverage service, you will shape the future direction of our renowned wine programme while working closely with management to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Formación

• Demonstrated wine knowledge and passion for beverages
• Strong leadership and people-management experience
• Experience overseeing wine service and guest experience

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all aspects of wine service and guest experience
• Manage stock, purchasing and supplier relations
• Lead training and development of the wine team
• Develop and evolve the restaurant's wine programme
• Guide guests through wine lists, pairings and special beverage experiences

Conocimientos

Wine knowledge

Leadership

Team training

Wine service

Stock management

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Sommelier to join our wine team.

The role

Lead Sommelier

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and knowledgeable Lead Sommelier to join our award-winning team at Restaurant Andrew Fairlie.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented wine professional looking to take the next step in their career within one of the UK's most celebrated restaurants. As Lead Sommelier, you will play a key role in the leadership and development of our wine programme, working closely with the management team to maintain and enhance our exceptional beverage offering.

You will help oversee all aspects of wine service, stock management and purchasing, while supporting the training and development of the wider team. Through your expertise and enthusiasm, you will ensure our guests enjoy a memorable and personalised dining experience, guiding them through our extensive wine list, carefully curated pairings, and unique beverage experiences.

Working with some of the world's finest producers, including our close association as Scotland's first Krug Ambassade, you will have the opportunity to further develop an already renowned wine programme while helping to shape its future direction.

We are looking for someone who combines outstanding beverage knowledge with strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Previous experience in a Michelin-starred or luxury hospitality environment would be advantageous, although above all we value personality, professionalism and a commitment to excellence.

Why Join Us?

Restaurant Andrew Fairlie has held two Michelin Stars since 2006 and was awarded the Michelin Welcome & Service Award 2022. Renowned for exceptional food, wine and hospitality, we have built a reputation for warm, personality-led service and attention to detail.

Our guests expect extraordinary experiences, and our team takes great pride in delivering them. We believe in nurturing talent from within and offer genuine opportunities for progression and professional development.

What We Offer

• Equitable share of gratuities
• Ongoing wine and spirits education
• Career progression opportunities
• Straight shifts over a five-day working week
  • Four days starting at 3pm
  • One day starting at 6pm
• Restaurant closed on Sundays and Mondays from January 2027

Located less than an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow, we're surrounded by some of Scotland's most beautiful countryside while remaining connected to two vibrant cities.

Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Please include an up-to-date CV with your application.