Sommelier

Studio Paskin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Balanced rota

Employee referral scheme (up to £2,000

Paid development courses – WSET

Staff discount up to 50%

Cost price wine discounts

Enhanced parental leave

Hospitality Action EAP partnership

Job summary

Studio Paskin's The Barbary Notting Hill is seeking an experienced Sommelier to join our Wine team, working with the Head Sommelier to elevate dining through expert pairing advice and guest service.

You will train FOH & Bar teams, manage a diverse cellar of 300 bins, and bring curiosity about global cuisines from the North African coast to Southern Europe.

Qualifications

• Strong wine knowledge and ability to advise on pairings.
• Experience on a restaurant floor with high standards of service.
• WSET Level 2 or higher required; willingness to learn more.
• Comfort training front-of-house and bar teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise guests on wine pairings to enhance the dining experience.
• Collaborate with Head Sommelier to curate the wine program.
• Train FOH & Bar teams and lead tastings for staff.
• Support the wine team while managing a diverse cellar of 300 bins.

Skills

Wine knowledge

Pairing guidance

Guest service excellence

Training ability

Curiosity about global cuisines

Education

WSET Level 2

Job description

The Position

We are looking for an experienced Sommelier to join our Wine team at The Barbary Notting Hill. You will work alongside the Head Sommelier to deliver an exceptional dining experience, advising our guests on their pairing choices, and training our FOH & Bar teams to develop their wine knowledge with everyday tastings. You will get to work with 300 bins, an exciting blend of well-known artisans from around the world as well as newcomers from Central Europe and the New World.

The Candidate

• Highly trained with a strong understanding of the classics.
• Excellent understanding of the London wine scene and industry trends.
• A confident and vibrant personality who thrives in the buzz of service.
• Curious and eager to learn all there is to know about the cuisine of the North African Coast through to Southern Europe. You’ll be supported with solid, ongoing training to help you develop your knowledge of these new flavours.
• Passionate about detailed hospitality, guest experience and dedicated to exceptionally high standards of service. Previous experience working the floor in a similar restaurant environment is essential and will set you up for success at The Barbary Notting Hill.
• Well-versed in the world of wine with at least a WSET Level 2. You'll be curious to learn more and be supported by our excellent team who will help you develop your skills and knowledge.

The Restaurant

Featuring a reimagining of the iconic Barbary horseshoe kitchen counter, the 75-cover affair will also include a dining room and dedicated cocktail bar, as we bring the Barbarian experience to the Notting Hill neighbourhood. The menu finds its origins in the beloved elemental cooking of The Barbary, whilst breaking new ground to offer an elevated dining experience.

Our Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progression and development. Many of our teams move around the Studio Paskin group as they grow through their career with us.
• Balanced rota, with a variety of daytime and evening shifts.
• Up to £2,000 Employee Referral Scheme available to all.
• Paid development courses – WSET, Watershed and more.
• Generous staff discount of up to 50% across all our Studio Paskin venues.
• Cost price wine and supplier discounts.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Partnership with Kelly's Cause and automatic enrolment onto Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme – access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice, and more.

About us

Our success across all our venues – The Palomar, The Barbary, The Blue Posts, Evelyn’s Table* and The Mulwray – is underpinned by an open-minded, compassionate and enthusiastic belief in the power of heartfelt hospitality. We create places where we want to go. Places that combine elegance, professionalism, quality and style that have won us critical praise and multiple awards.

We want you to be a part of it.