Head Sommelier (Wine Jobs: Wine Retail & Sommelier)

  Susan Hamilton Group

  London, England

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Head Sommelier to join our client’s stunning restaurant based in Mayfair, London.

Pushing for a Michelin star, the restaurant produces high quality Japanese dishes using the finest ingredients sourced, sustainably and seasonally, from within the British Isles wherever possible. The menu change daily and are a tasting menu paired with sake and wine.

As the Head Sommelier, you will have exceptional and extensive knowledge of premium sake and wine to be able to pair with the menu. As the standards of the restaurant are extremely high, you will have exceptional customer service focus and attention to detail.
You will assist with the training of the front of house team and share your knowledge of sake, wine and champagne.
Due to the team and the environment, the ability to speak Japanese or Chinese/Cantonese would be advantageous.

Working Tuesday to Saturday, 40/45hrs per week.

Our ideal candidate would
-Be an experienced Sommelier with a strong proven career history
-Have exceptional sake knowledge with the ability to paid with food
-Have strong wine and champagne knowledge and the ability to pair with food
-Have strong customer service skills with attention to detail and presentation
-Be able to converse in Japanese and/or Cantonese
-Be friendly and professional with a positive can do attitude
-Have worked within a fine dining Japanese or Pan Asian restaurant

So if you have a passion and extensive knowledge of sake and wine, are enthusiastic and motivated, please send your updated CV immediately.

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