Restaurant Manager / Sommelier £40,000 p.a. (40 hours per week)
Oui Madame New Independent Sharing Plates Concept (Evenings Only, TuesSat)
Were Oui Madame a new independent restaurant centred around seasonal sharing plates and a carefully curated wine list, launching soon just a short walk from Highbury & Islington station.
Our concept is all about refined food in a relaxed, social setting. Were small, thoughtful, and flavour-drivenperfect for guests who love good food, great wine, and memorable evenings.
Were now looking for a confident and hospitality-driven Restaurant Manager / Sommelier to lead front-of-house and help bring this exciting new concept to life.
About the Role:
This is a hands-on, guest-facing position with responsibility for both FOH operations and wine service. Youll set the tone on the floor each nightpacing service, welcoming guests, and guiding them through our food and wine offering.
With a 40-hour work week and evenings-only service Tuesday to Saturday, this is an opportunity to manage a high-quality room with excellent work-life balance and space to focus on genuine, detail-driven hospitality.
What Youll Be Doing:
Leading front-of-house operations during prep and service
Recommending wines and delivering thoughtful, confident wine service
Managing bookings, floor planning, and guest pacing
Overseeing daily opening/closing routines and shift organisation
Recruiting and training a small, motivated team
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, attentiveness, and guest care
Collaborating with the kitchen team and ownership on service strategy and guest experience
About You:
Previous experience as a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager or Sommelier in a quality-focused venue
Confident and knowledgeable in wine service, pairing, and guest education
Passionate about food, wine, and warm, professional hospitality
Calm, composed, and efficient in busy service
Comfortable leading a small team and setting the tone on the floor
Organised, proactive, and clear in communication
A team player with a strong sense of pace, rhythm, and attention to detail
What We Offer:
£40,000 per year (based on a 40-hour week)
5-day week: Tuesday to Saturday evenings only
28 days paid holiday
Work-life balance with no doubles and no weekend lunches
Creative input into wine list and service standards
Chance to build and shape a new opening with experienced, supportive owners
If youre ready to run a beautiful little room, deliver outstanding hospitality, and help shape one of North Londons most exciting new openingswed love to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your passion for service and wine to Oui Madame .
Apply now and bring your talent and vision to Oui Madame .
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