Sommelier

Sommelier Edit Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Sommelier to join their two Michelin-starred restaurant. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with an exceptional wine list and a talented team in a creative and inspiring environment. You will be responsible for providing a thoughtful wine experience to guests, while also contributing to a collaborative team atmosphere. With a focus on professional growth, the restaurant invests in training and development, ensuring you can advance your career within this ambitious group. If you are enthusiastic about food and beverage, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

50% staff discount

Team referral bonus up to £2,000

Additional paid day off for your birthday

Staff meal and drinks while on shift

Regular staff socials

Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sommelier in a high-end restaurant.
• WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an engaging wine and beverage experience to guests.
• Share wine and beverage knowledge with the team.

Skills

Sommelier experience

WSET qualification

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

WSET or equivalent qualification

Job description

Chef Tom Sellers’s two Michelin starred Restaurant Story is looking for a Sommelier.

A fantastic opportunity to work with an incredible wine list and an equally talented team, you will be responsible for delivering a thoughtful and engaging wine and beverage experience to all our guests in a friendly, creative, and inspiring restaurant environment.

What We Can Offer You at Restaurant Story

• 50% staff discount across all restaurants within the group
• Team referral bonus up to £2,000
• Additional paid day off for your birthday
• Staff meal and drinks while on shift
• Regular and calendared staff socials
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme for advice and counselling on mental health
• Investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, and HR

Sommelier Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sommelier within a high-end restaurant, preferably Michelin or 3 Rosette+ level
• WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualification preferred
• Hugely passionate about food, beverage, and service
• Professional and confident communication style with fluent English language ability
• Willingness to learn and be a team player, sharing your wine and beverage knowledge with the team
• Warm, friendly, and humble personality
• Enthusiastic and proactive, with impeccable attention to detail
• Desire to develop your career within an ambitious and growing restaurant group

We strive to be an inclusive company in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and background, creating an environment where everyone can be happy at work. We’d love to hear from you if you’re a Sommelier ready for a new challenge.

Tom Sellers

Hailing from Nottingham, Tom Sellers is a two Michelin-starred Chef who opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Story, at 26. His innovative approach earned him a Michelin Star five months after opening, with a second star in 2021. Tom trained under influential Chefs like Tom Aikens in London, Thomas Keller in New York, and René Redzepi in Copenhagen, all before age 21. Story Cellar, inspired by Parisian rotisserie style, opened in 2023 to critical acclaim, followed by Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair, offering a sustainable, produce-led menu of reimagined European classics, grilled dishes, and an abundant raw bar.

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