Assistant Head Sommelier - Bristol
Employer: THE PIG Hotels (Home Grown Hotels)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £13.58 per hour (OTE £16 per hour)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: 29 Jun 2026
Job Details
Our Sommeliers are free from the traditional image of wine service. As part of our food and beverage team our Sommeliers play an important role within our restaurant and bar service. We offer an extensive wine list to our guests, from wines across the world, local British produce to our very own PIG offering! We love wine so much, our latest addition to our group, THE PIG in the South Down has its very own vineyard!
As Assistant Head Sommelier you will grow your knowledge of wines whilst working on the floor during our vibrant restaurant service. On a day‑to‑day basis, you will support our Head Sommelier with supplier communication and manage our traditional underground cellar. You will interact with guests, pair wines and provide recommendations to ensure a memorable dining experience.
You will have the opportunity to enrol in trainings and attend industry specific events to build your knowledge of local and international brands.
Experience in a similar role is preferred, plus WSET or equivalent qualifications.
Benefits
* Staff stays – free B&B.
* 35% discount on food, beverages & treatments.
* Meals on duty.
* Annual holiday increase (up to 33 days)
* Take home goods – cost price.
* Free access for you and your family to an on-demand GP, Physiotherapy, and counselling services through Help@Hand.
* A range of learning & development courses.
* Anniversary vouchers – dinner with wine for 2.
Home Grown Hotels is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against candidates based on any of the protected characteristics set out in the Equalities Act 2010.
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