Luxury Sommelier & Bartender - Wine Service Pro

Il Gattopardo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Meals

Uniform Provided

Birthday Off

£500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Il Gattopardo in Mayfair is seeking a talented Sommelier with strong bartending skills to join our front-of-house team. You will provide expert wine guidance and deliver an exceptional beverage program alongside our luxury dining experience.

As part of a high-energy, fine-dining venue, you will maintain the wine cellar, assist in bar operations, and collaborate with the Head Sommelier and staff to ensure impeccable service and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sommelier or Bartender in luxury dining or hotel settings.
• Strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs and bar operations.
• Formal wine qualifications (WSET or equivalent) preferred.
• Able to work across wine and bar service with flexibility between roles.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays in a fine-dining environment.
• Professionalism, attention to detail and high service standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to guests, delivering an exceptional wine service experience that complements our modern Italian cuisine.
• Assist in maintaining the wine cellar, including stock control, storage, and inventory management.
• Support the bar operation when required, demonstrating confident bartending skills and knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and beverage service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, aperitifs, and other beverages to the highest service standards when supporting the bar team.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Sommelier, bar team, and front-of-house staff to deliver excellence across the beverage program.
• Enhance guests’ dining experiences through your passion for wine, refined service, bartending ability, and deep product knowledge.

Skills

Bartending

Wine knowledge

Cocktails

Teamwork

Education

Wine certifications (WSET or equivalent)

Job description

Il Gattopardo in Mayfair is seeking a talented Sommelier with strong bartending skills to join our front-of-house team. You will provide expert wine guidance and deliver an exceptional beverage program alongside our luxury dining experience.

As part of a high-energy, fine-dining venue, you will maintain the wine cellar, assist in bar operations, and collaborate with the Head Sommelier and staff to ensure impeccable service and memorable guest experiences.