Sommelier

AQUA RESTAURANT GROUP; City Of London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Venue discounts

Birthday leave

Long service leave

Training & development

Wagestream access

Free meals

Gym membership discount

Lunch & Learn

Refer a friend £500

Job summary

Aqua Restaurant Group is seeking a Sommelier to lead wine service across its vibrant London venue. You will guide guests through wine pairings, curate our wine list, and elevate the dining experience with expert recommendations.

Based at Aqua Shard in London, you will work with a team to deliver hospitality excellence, ongoing training, and opportunities to grow within the Aqua portfolio.

Qualifications

• Wine knowledge and expert palate for pairing and service.
• Ability to curate and update wine lists to reflect menu.
• Strong guest-focused service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead wine service for guests and advise on pairings.
• Curate and oversee Aqua's wine list to reflect menus.
• Educate guests and staff on wine selections and service.

Skills

Wine expertise

Wine pairing

Guest service

Tools

Wine list mgmt

Job description

Aqua Restaurant Group is home to a unique collection of restaurants and bars in vibrant cities like London, Paris, Hong Kong, New York, Miami, and Dubai.

At Aqua, we offer passionate culinary and hospitality professionals the chance to grow their careers and explore new opportunities.

As our Sommelier, you will share your wine expertise to guide our guests through the culinary experience of our restaurants.

Where are we located?

Aqua Shard brings the essence of modern London with inventive, British cuisine and carefully crafted cocktails to Level 31 of The Shard.

We serve lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and brunch against a backdrop of stunning panoramic views of London.

What we bring to the table:

• Dine with us: Enjoy discounts at all Aqua venues
• Celebrate YOU: Take your birthday off and earn additional long service leave
• Grow with us: Ongoing training and development to support both your professional and personal development
• Financial well-being: Manage your pay with ease through Wagestream & enhance your financial knowledge
• Breaks: Food provided during your breaks - Restaurant perk
• Work out: Discounted gym membership
• Lunch & Learn: Support Office perk
• Share the Talent: Bring a friend on board and get £500

Your day at Aqua:

• Wine expert & guide: You will be the go-to person for all things wine, helping choose the perfect bottle or glass to complement guests’ meal and elevate their dining experience
• Curate our wine selection: You will oversee our wine list, showcasing a diverse range of top-quality wines that reflect our menu and delight our customers

You will be paid £12.71 per hour. In addition, you can be a part of the venue’s Tronc system, which may give you up to £4.81 extra per hour each month. The Tronc system is managed by the Tronc Master.

Where there is water, there is life & where there is life, you will find us!

Dive into a world of culinary innovation and memorable dining experiences, where your love for food and hospitality can shine.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Aqua Restaurant Group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable adjustments to make your experience more accessible, please let us know.