Sommelier
(Sommelier and Chef Jobs:
Restaurants)
Full Time
Petersham Nurseries
Richmond upon Themes,
England
Petersham Nurseries outsources wines from some of the leading wine suppliers in the country as well as importing wines directly from Italy. As a Sommelier within Petersham Nurseries Cafe, you will be working closely and training alongside our expert Head Sommelier, as well as our sister business Petersham Cellar: an online wine merchant created in order to promote an ever-evolving selection of hand-picked fine Italian wines to anyone interested in discovering and experiencing these delicious wines and the culture surrounding them.
Principal Accountabilities
Ability to maintain the highest levels of customer service, demonstrating exceptional knowledge of the menu/ wine list and ensuring that the service you provide results in increased sales and repeat business.
- Create and update the wine list in coordination with Head Sommelier;
- Stock/ inventory management.
- Daily opening, closing responsibilities;
- Contribute and lead sales and service strategy for all beverages and wine list items.
- Negotiate purchase prices with vendors;
- Recommend food and wine pairings;
- Manage wine cellar and ensure its fully-stocked;
- Train wait staff on available wines;
- Organise wine tasting days or “wine of the month” events.
- Handle customer requests and enquiries and communicate accordingly
- Previous restaurant/ service experience;
- Passion and enthusiasm to learn;
- Good understanding of the winemaking process and knowledge of Italian wines/ regions;
- Minimum WSET level 3 or equivalent required;
- Good grasp of English language;
- Thrive working alongside a passionate team;
- Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the ground;
- We are looking for someone with:
- Previous restaurant/ service experience;
- Passion and enthusiasm to learn;
- Good understanding of the winemaking process and knowledge of Italian wines/ regions;
- Minimum WSET level 3 or equivalent required;
- Good grasp of English language;
- Thrive working alongside a passionate team;
- Able to troubleshoot and solve problems on the ground
- The job is based on 40hrs a week basis
Trading hours are Tuesday to Sunday with 2/3 evening service a week. Petersham Nurseries offers as part of the sustainability program competitive benefit
Additional Application Instructions
- Please Send you Cv and cover Letter, Job is open only to UK residences
Desired WSET Qualifications
- Level 2 Award in Wines (or Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits), Level 3 Award in Wines (or Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits
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