Head Sommelier/Head Of Beverage - Restaurants - 55K Package

Head Sommelier/Head Of Beverage Needed, Exclusive Italian Fine Dining Restaurant, City Areas, 55k Package + Benefits

IMMEDIATE START

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Sommelier/Head Of Beverage needed to join a high end fine dining restaurant in The City areas. The client is proud of their strong customer relationships and friendly atmosphere with a high focus is on delivering standards and service. They are now looking for a strong senior Sommelier who has a similar funky background working in a fast paced fine dining environment.

Job Description

As a Head Sommelier/ Head Of Beverage you will be responsible for:

• Recommending wine varieties to our guests
• Involved in all elements of stock control
• Create and update the wine list in coordination with chefs and the General Manager
• Organize wine tasting days
• Experience in table service from a high end fine dining restaurant
• Recommend food and wine pairings
• Managing the bar team
• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware
• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices
• In charge of all the beverage program
• Manage wine cellar and ensure it's fully-stocked
• Training and developing staff
• Advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes and food choices
• Working under pressure
• Negotiate purchase prices with vendors
• Be able to think on your feet in order to solve problems

The Ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced Head Sommelier with at least 3/4 years working in a similar fine dining funky/trendy high end quality restaurant
• Ability to create tasteful food and wine pairings
• Able to run busy shifts
• Be able to manage & motivate the team
• Understanding of the wine making process
• Experience in Italian wines would be an advantage
• Must be flexible on running different shift patterns including weekends & bank holidays
• Experience working towards targets
• Focus on attention to detail
• Knowledge of local vineyards and wineries
• Dealing with senior Managers and Directors
• Certification as a Sommelier/WSET or degree in hospitality is a plus
• Passionate about quality of service & standards
• Friendly and upbeat personality

The ideal candidate will have great organisational skills along with the passion and commitment in driving excellent service to the clientele and a proven track record in a funky/trendy high end quality fine dining restaurant.