An exciting new vacancy has arisen to join the team at Allium, our multi award winning restaurant at Askham Hall. We are very proud of holding 1 Michelin star, and 4 AA rosettes. In 2024 we were also recognised with AA wine list of the year.
Our full portfolio comprises of Askham Hall, an award winning Hotel and Private Hire venue, complete with Michelin starred restaurant plus two dining inns, The George and Dragon, Clifton and The Queens Head, Askham.
We are currently seeking a strong team player with a real passion for food and in particular wine. Previous experience is essential, and you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the very best Food and Beverage team, headed by Richard Swale and Nico Chieze.
This role offers an amazing opportunity, working with an internationally acclaimed wine list of over 2000 references. For the right candidate, we will offer support and training towards furthering WSET and CMS qualifications.
This role would suit someone with experience of working in award winning restaurants and already with a good working knowledge of wine. Of equal importance is the right attitude, personality and a desire to offer a genuine hospitality as part of a very close knit team.
In return for your dedication and hard work we offer a good rate of pay - based on experience, equal share of gratuities, staff/family and friend benefits and discounts, on shift meals, uniform, and staff training across all aspects of the business.
We are a seven days a week operation so flexibility with your working pattern is essential. Weekend working and evening shifts will be necessary. This is a full time role but we are open to discussing part time options for the right candidate/s.
We are situated in a rural location, you will need to have reliable transport arrangements.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Penrith CA10 2PF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* sommelier : 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person