About This Role
This Sommelier position is for a knowledgeable and personable individual who can share their enthusiasm for wine in a busy neighborhood restaurant setting. The role involves guiding guests through the wine list, delivering confident service, and supporting the daily operations of the wine program.
Responsibilities
- Guide guests through the wine list, making recommendations that reflect their tastes, food choices, and budget
- Deliver accurate, attentive wine service, including presenting, opening, decanting, and serving wines at the correct temperature
- Build strong knowledge of the wine list, including producers, regions, vintages, and styles
- Understand the menu and confidently recommend food and wine pairings
- Recognize wine faults and deal with any concerns promptly and professionally
- Build relationships with regular guests and share relevant preferences with the team
- Prepare the wine station, glassware, and service equipment before each shift
- Work closely with the floor and kitchen teams to ensure wine service follows the pace of the meal
- Support wider restaurant service as needed, taking shared responsibility for the guest experience
- Accurately record wine orders and communicate changes or unavailable wines
- Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and glassware care
- Support deliveries, checking wines against orders and reporting discrepancies
- Store wines correctly and keep the cellar organized, secure, and easy to navigate
- Assist with stocktakes, stock rotation, and monitoring wines served by the glass
- Use appropriate preservation methods to maintain quality and reduce wastage
- Flag low stock, vintage changes, and list updates to the Head Sommelier
- Share wine knowledge through briefings, tastings, and informal coaching
- Help colleagues feel confident recommending and serving wine
- Attend training and tastings, taking responsibility for developing your own knowledge
- Follow restaurant procedures for responsible alcohol service, food safety, and health and safety
Requirements
- Previous sommelier or wine-focused restaurant experience
- Good knowledge of classic European wine regions, with curiosity about other regions and producers
- Confidence delivering wine service in a busy restaurant
- A natural ability to explain wine clearly and make guests feel comfortable asking questions
- Strong attention to detail and a practical, organized approach
- A supportive attitude and willingness to contribute across the floor
- WSET Level 2 or above, or equivalent practical knowledge
