The Role
Reporting to our Head Sommelier, an industry expert, our Junior Sommelier will assist with the seamless running of the restaurant by providing a knowledgeable and elegant wine service to our guests. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your knowledge and passion for wine and be guided by an inspirational leader.
The ideal candidate will be responsive to our guests requests and enjoy assisting the Restaurant Senior team in the delivery of a very personalised service.
You will be an innovator who is able to generate and share ideas to develop our beverage offering at Beaverbrook. Working with the team your exposure will also include beverage deliveries and our wine collection.
The Person
During service, our Junior Sommelier will assist in guiding our guests through the world of wines in order to create the ultimate dining experience. Engaging with all our diners with natural warmth, charm and hospitality is an essential part of the role.
We are looking for:
* An enthusiastic, motivated individual with previous experience as a Wine Waiter/Waitress or Sommelier.
* A natural flair for communication while recommending wines to complement guest’s palates and food choices.
* Candidates who have ideally achieved their level 1 or 2 WSET qualification.
Salary: £25,400 per annum plus tronc
Shift Pattern:
* 40 hours per week
* The ideal candidate will be flexible in working any 5 days out of 7
* The hours for this position will typically consist of 15:00-23:30, with some variation.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with Beaverbrook.
As a member of our team, you can expect to receive:
* Competitive salary
* Discounts on retail, gym memberships, cinema tickets and many more with Hospitality Rewards App
* Personal development support
* Wide range of recognised qualifications and development opportunities
* Discounted rates on Food & Beverage
* 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), rising by 1 day each year for 5 years
* Pension
* Life Insurance
* Sick Pay
* Long Service Awards
* Cycle to work scheme
* Earn up to £600 through our recommend a friend scheme
* Uniforms
* Free parking
* And other local benefits
**Staff Accommodation Available*