Assistant Head Sommelier London, England
Job description
Assistant Sommelier
Opening in Spring 2023, Midland Grand Dining Room is a landmark institution in the making and is set to be the most exciting new opening of the year. Located in the iconic St Pancras building and heralding the gateway to Europe, it will be a showcase of exceptional food, incredible wine and true hospitality.
Following the success of the legendary Chiltern Firehouse and beautiful Allegra, this is the latest collaboration between London property developer, Harry Handelsman and Irish chef, Patrick Powell.
As an Assistant Sommelier in one of London's most beautiful dining rooms, you will have a vital role in hosting and entertaining our guests in a stunning environment, surrounded by colleagues who beam with talent, professionalism and ambition. Spanning a large dining room, a beautiful Private Dining Room, exciting Chef’s Table experience, stunning terrace and striking bar, Midland Grand is the ultimate opportunity for an Assistant Sommelier looking to progress their career and hone their skills through assisting the Head Sommelier in writing the wine list from scratch
We are looking for a proactive and driven Assistant Sommelier to join our sommelier team and be part of developing a progressive, dynamic and creative wine programme.
Come join us!
We are looking for…
· 2 years experience in a similar role
· Friendly, approachable, and with a positive attitude always
· Passionate about offering personal and caring hospitality that will make guests come back for more, while contributing to a wine service experience that is unmatched in the city
· Having a great understanding of wine
· Working closely with your Head Sommelier and assisting senior members with supervising the setting and clearing down after each dining experience
· Being confident in training, developing and passing on your wine knowledge to junior staff members
· Building rapport with others, especially with guests, using clear, professional communication skills
· Maintaining energy and passion for wine and beverage, to ensure the highest standards are always achieved.
Whats in it for you...
· Gym discounts and wellness classes
· Monthly wellbeing challenges, trekking activities, sporting events.
· Party, Party Party –bi-annual theme parties.
· Monthly birthday celebrations and ‘Have one on us’ team drinks.
· Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partner Westfield Stratford City.
· Freshly cooked food during your shift
· 30% discount in stays and across all our F&B outlets
· Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
· Opportunity to join and participate in our unique GROW academy
· Bike to work scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Experience Stay in the Hotel to enjoy with a plus one
· Wagestream – Offering you a range of features, including up to 50% of salary stream before pay date, saving pot, financial advice.
· Hospitality Action – our EAP offering a range of support and confidential advice in a range of areas, including mental health, parental, financial, managerial, legal and bereavement, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Face to face counselling sessions is available, if needed.
· Recommend a friend Scheme, giving you the possibility to earn up to £500 for individual referral
· GROW Vouchers - Recognition programme that allows you to exchange earned vouchers for different prizes.
· Star of the Month and Star of the Year Awards
· A supportive, people-focused culture
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Bar
- Fine dining restaurant
- Restaurant
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
