Sommelier (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

Full Time

  Moor Hall

  Aughton, England

Why work with us?

Mark Birchall's Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms is located in Aughton, West Lancashire, set in five acres of beautiful gardens. Here you'll find the award-winning, three Michelin star Restaurant, seven sumptuous guest bedrooms and The Barn at Moor Hall, Mark Birchall's neighbourhood restaurant, awarded one Michelin star.

We are looking to recruit passionate people to join our team, please browse our job opportunities and apply by completing the application form and uploading your CV.

More than just a job...

We have a range of fantastic benefits available for our team working across Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms and The Barn at Moor Hall.

  • Regular social events (seasonal parties, weekly 5-a-side football)
  • Staff discount at both restaurants
  • Meals provided for team members on shift
  • Company pension scheme
  • 'Refer a Friend' reward (£1500 bonus for successful referrals)
  • Job-specific benefits listed with individual roles

Employee of the Month

Our Employee of the Month programme rewards those team members who have gone above and beyond expectation, as recognised across the business by colleagues. Nominators are encouraged to shortlist both team members and those from other departments.

The winner enjoys an evening off to dine at The Barn Restaurant with a guest of their choice, complete with wine pairing.

Every department is eligible across both of our restaurants.

Join our award-winning team

We're incredibly proud of the team we have across Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms and The Barn at Moor Hall, led by Chef Patron Mark Birchall.

Our restaurants are continually recognised as some of the best in the industry and we're looking for passionate and talented people to join us.

Our Restaurant teams are made up of talented individuals.

We are very proud of Moor Hall and the team we have assembled to support it, led by chef patron Mark Birchall.

Key Skills

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Happy to take on responsibility
  • Capable of quick decision making
  • Excellent communication
  • Passion for food and drink
  • High level of service and standards

Day to day

As a Sommelier your main role will be preparing and serving drinks to our guests.

You will be communicating directly with guests and be required to demonstrate a good level of beverage knowledge and capable of making recommendations based on personal preferences.

You will be responsible for communicating stock requirements to the Head Sommelier and ensuring a clean and efficient working environment.

You would be heavily involved in menu development and work closely with the Head Sommelier regarding any ideas you may have to improve the service and product.

This role involves working 4 days between Wednesday-Sunday every week. Shifts patterns may vary but average hours are 50 each week.

Benefits

Package of £40-£42k including tips, staff rewards and incentives, regular social events, summer and winter closure holidays, staff discount, meals provided, private healthcare, company pension contribution

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please send us with your CV and a brief cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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