Our client is an award-winning gastropub with rooms, nestled in a charming town in the Cotswolds. As part of a distinguished, expanding high-end group celebrated for its farm-to-fork philosophy, the gastropub is seeking a passionate Head Sommelier with fine dining expertise to join their exceptional team.
You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Head Sommelier…
- £45,000 package per annum
- Working 48 hours per week
- Discounts on the group’s products, treatments, and dining experiences
- One paid volunteering day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
- Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
- Excellent pension scheme – pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month and the employer will contribute up to 4.5%
- Life Assurance
- Mental health support – 24/7
Responsibilities as the Head Sommelier…
- Delivering exceptional wine and beverage service, ensuring an impeccable experience for guests at all times
- Guiding and advising guests on their wine and after-dinner drink selections, enhancing their dining experience
- Maintaining and replenishing all wine service areas, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation
- Regularly reviewing and updating the wine list to align with current trends, ensuring it appeals to a diverse clientele
- Sharing your expertise with the sommelier team to cultivate and enhance their wine knowledge and skills
This role presents an outstanding opportunity for a Head Sommelier to demonstrate their wine knowledge and expertise. You will be pairing exceptional wines with exquisite dishes crafted by award-winning chefs at a 55-cover restaurant, while also hosting exclusive wine tasting events.
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