We are looking for a Head
Sommelier to join our Front of house team. The ideal candidate will have Michelin star/fine dining background. Relevant and extensive wine knowledge is
essential for this role.
Head Sommelier Benefits:
* This
position comes with a highly competitive pay package
* A generous
monthly service charge addition
* 28 days
holiday per year
* Onsite free
car parking
* Free staff
meals
Requirements
of the Head Sommelier?
* Self Motivated and
well organised
* Excellent
communication skills
* Ideally possess
intermediate WSET or equivalent Sommelier qualifications
* Clear passion to
deliver an exceptional customer experience
* Be an accomplished
leader who can train and build a team
Head Sommelier Responsibilities:
* Take full responsibility for the circa 600 bin
wine list
* Help to achieve restaurant profitability through revenue generation
and effective cost control
* Excellent knowledge of world wines, spirits and Cocktails
* Working with the Operations Director to create and maintain a
well-balanced wine list both price wise and representationally
* Work with and learn from the extraordinary culinary and front of
house talent in a diverse, energising and professional restaurant
environment
In line with the requirements of the
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work
in the UK. As part of the recruitment process, you will be asked to provide
documented evidence of eligibility
About the company
Michael Caines, one of Britain’s most
celebrated and best known chefs opened the luxury country retreat Lympstone
Manor in Devon in Spring 2017, gaining a Michelin star at Lympstone in October
2017. Located on the southern edge of Lympstone village, between Exeter and
Exmouth, the Grade II listed Georgian mansion is set in 28 acres with
unrivalled views overlooking the Exe estuary.