Sommelier – Sale e Pepe Mare
Sale e Pepe Mare is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable
Sommelier to join our opening team in early 2026. As a key member of the
service team, you will curate an exceptional wine experience for our guests,
working closely with the Head Sommelier and floor team to deliver informed,
engaging, and personalised recommendations. You will showcase both technical
expertise and warm hospitality, ensuring that wine service enhances every
dining occasion.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate wine
professional to be part of one of London’s most anticipated new restaurant
openings.
About Us
Thesleff Group is a growing hospitality group with a
collection of standout venues including Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Viajante87,
Juno Omakase, and Luna Omakase. We are known for combining innovative food,
stylish design, and genuine hospitality. Sale e Pepe Mare will bring the
celebrated spirit of our Knightsbridge institution to a new setting, blending
classic Italian hospitality with modern energy.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver exceptional wine
service, providing confident, tailored recommendations to guests.
* Support the creation,
organisation, and maintenance of the wine list and cellar.
* Guide and assist the floor
team with wine knowledge, service techniques, and pairings.
* Engage guests in an
approachable, professional manner, enhancing their dining experience.
* Conduct staff training
sessions to ensure the team is confident in presenting and serving wines.
* Work closely with the Head
Sommelier, management, and kitchen team to create harmonious food and wine
pairings.
* Uphold the restaurant’s
service standards, presentation, and cellar management procedures.
Benefits
* Private medical insurance.
* Paid sick leave.
* Study support scheme.
* Complimentary meals while
on duty.
* 50% staff discount when
dining with family & friends.
* People-focused, supportive
workplace culture.
* Excellent career
development opportunities across the expanding Thesleff Group.
Requirements / Skills
* Proven experience as a
Sommelier in a premium, high-volume restaurant.
* Advanced wine knowledge,
ideally WSET Level 3 or higher (or equivalent).
* Strong understanding of
food and wine pairing.
* Ability to communicate
technical knowledge with charm, clarity, and passion.
* Organised and
detail-focused, with excellent cellar management skills.
* Team player with a
leadership mindset to inspire and educate colleagues.
* Professional appearance
and impeccable presentation standards.
* A genuine passion for
hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences.
Thesleff Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We welcome applications from all
qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, or other legally protected status.