Senior Sommelier

Harri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Restaurant discount

28 days holiday

Free meals on shifts

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee of the month

Training & development

Pension contributions

Yearly staff party

Job summary

Duck & Waffle in London is seeking a Senior Sommelier to oversee the beverage program, pairing wines and beverages with dishes, and delivering an exceptionally welcoming service around the clock.

You will lead a team of junior sommeliers, maintain set standards, train staff, and contribute to guest experiences with a passion for seasonal and sustainable ingredients.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years as Senior Sommelier
• Knowledge of wine and beverages
• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent guest service and communication
• Willingness to learn and grow

Job description

Your Role: Our Beverage offering is beautifully and originally created, and frequently updated according to season and trends. We are now looking for aSenior Sommelier to oversee our beverage compliment across our stunning restaurant. You will be the ambassador and educatorforeach of our guests, pairing together the most suitable wine & beverages on offer whilst they dine. Service is always at the forefront soit’s essential for you to beexceptionally welcoming, dynamic and very friendly. Our guests choose Duck & Waffle fora memorableexperience, and you will be part of making each experience that extra special.

Your Rewards:

• Highly competitive salary
• 50% Discount on food and drink for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA® or Duck & Waffle restaurants
• 28 day’s holiday allowance
• Complimentary breakfast and dinner during shifts
• 'Refer-a-friend’ cash incentive scheme
• Employee of the month rewards
• Internal Training and career development
• Pension Scheme – including employer contributions
• Yearly Staff award ceremony and party

Your Requirements:

As a Senior Sommelier we would love you to have:

• At least 3 years as Senior Sommelier with knowledge of wine and beverages
• Experience working in a similar fast-paced environment
• The ability to lead a team of Junior Sommeliers
• Customer focus - demonstrating exceptional guest service
• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written
• A willingness to learn and grow within the business
• The ability to maintain and set processes and standards

Your Restaurant:

Duck & Waffle offers a playful take on traditional British cuisine with broad European influences emphasizing local, rustic, seasonal and sustainable ingredients. Dishes are designed for sampling and sharing and are complemented by an iconoclastic cocktail experience served in a vibrant atmosphere that welcomes guests 24/7.Breakfast, brunch, late night, desserts: “all day” dining is redefined at Duck & Waffle. We serve from sunrise to sunset to sunrise again -- and every hour in between.