Sommelier
- Windermere, Cumbria
- £29,250-31,005 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Possesses a professional, welcoming, and warm personality.
- Works with the Head Sommelier and chefs to ensure our aperitifs, digestifs and wine is aligned to our food and guest's tastes.
- Creates and updates the wine list in coordination with chefs and the Head Sommelier.
- Understands the guest, who they are, their expectations and how to effectively manage their part of the overall service experience to ensure repeat custom.
- Recommends food and wine pairings - advising guests on wines to suit their personal tastes and food choices.
- Informs guests about different varieties of wines and prices.
- Ensures wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.
- Serves water, aperitifs, digestifs and wine, and clearing and replacing glassware as required.
- Manages wine cellar and ensures it's fully-stocked.
- Stores open bottles properly to maintain correct tastes.
- Ensures appropriate supply of clean glassware at all times.
- Updates waiting staff on available wines.
- Communicates clearly, professionally, and concisely.
- Identifies ways to improve sales or control cost.
- Possesses WSET level 2 or equivalent Sommelier qualifications.
- Takes pride in building rapport with your team, guests and suppliers.
- Works effectively as part of a team and individually.
- Trains wait staff on available wines.
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- On-site parking