Sommelier Candidate Requirements
* Take ownership of and develop the restaurant’s wine list.
* Manage supplier relationships and negotiate effectively.
* Oversee wine ordering, cellar management, and stock control.
* Approve invoices and maintain accurate records.
* Maintain and share guest wine notes with the reservations and reception teams.
* Act as a key figure for the restaurant’s wine-related activities.
* Collaborate with the Head of Beverage to maintain and update the wine list.
* Deliver exceptional wine service during lunch, dinner, and private events.
* Inspire, train, and empower the FOH team to confidently pair and sell wine.
* Mentor and support the development of Junior Sommeliers.
* Assist with wine inventory, stock counts, and reporting.
* Ensure guests receive best-in-class wine service that enhances their dining experience.
* Contribute to improving the overall beverage offering, including spirits and soft drinks.
* Work closely with the R&D team to develop knowledge of fermentation and ingredients.
* Passion for hospitality and exceptional guest experience.
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
* Confident communicator with a positive outlook and engaging personality.
* Comfortable interacting with experienced wine consumers and high-net-worth individuals.
As a Sommelier, we’ll offer you:
* A very competitive salary, subject to experience.
* 50% staff discount across all MJMK sites.
* Work/life balance with a four-day working week.
* Opportunity to develop your career with MJMK as we expand.
* Mental health and well-being assistance with Hospitality Action who can offer free advice and counselling.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after your first year with us.
* Free staff meals while on shift.
* Up to £500 team referral bonus – recommend a friend.
* Extra day’s holiday every year you’re with us, up to 5 extra days
About MJMK Restaurants
MJMK Restaurants own and operate a collection of award-winning restaurants. Founded in 2018 by lifelong friends Jake Kasumov and Marco Mendes, our journey began with Casa do Frango. In 2020, we partnered with chef patron Santiago Lastra to open KOL, a fine dining restaurant in Marylebone celebrating Mexican cuisine with British ingredients. KOL has since earned a Michelin Star, named No. 17 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
2024 saw the launch of two new ventures: Fonda, a contemporary Mexican concept in Mayfair—our second collaboration with Santiago Lastra—and AngloThai in Marylebone, the debut restaurant from husband-and-wife team John and Desiree Chantarasak, blending Thai flavours with British ingredients. Within three months of opening, AngloThai earned a Michelin star.
At the 2025 National Restaurant Awards, AngloThai was named 'The Square Opening of the Year' and ranked 7th in the Top 100 list, followed by KOL at number 50. In September, we will see the opening of Luso, a contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Fitzrovia.
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