Sommelier / Wine Waiter

Wiltons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fine dining restaurant in London is looking for an experienced Sommelier/Wine Waiter to join their Bar/Wine team. The role requires a strong understanding of wines and spirits, relevant experience in a similar establishment, and the ability to manage a section effectively. You will enjoy competitive hourly pay, a supportive work environment, and numerous perks including career progression opportunities and discounts across restaurant group. Applications without a CV will not be considered.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

28 days holidays

Training & development opportunities

50% discount in restaurants

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar establishment with 80 to 100 covers.
• Extensive knowledge of wines, spirits, and aperitifs.
• Understanding of the winemaking process.

Responsibilities

• Join the Bar/Wine team under the Head Sommelier.
• Responsible for managing your section.

Skills

Experience as a Bartender/Wine Waiter

Knowledge of wines and spirits

Wine & food pairings understanding

Good management and training skills

Motivation and commitment

Enthusiasm and desire to learn

Education

WSET certification or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Sommelier/Wine Waiter to join Head Sommelier Monica Bacchiocchi and our Bar/Wine team at Wiltons on Jermyn Street, Green Park.

Why join the Wiltons team?

• Offering approx £18.30 to £20.30 per hour per annum plus yearly bonus
• Approx. 40 hours a week Monday to Saturday with 2 days off
• The restaurant is closed on Saturday lunches, Sundays, 10 days over Christmas, 4 days over the Easter weekend and Bank holidays
• 28 days holidays (inc. bank holidays) + additional days given for years of service
• Training & development opportunities including company funded courses
• Career progression planning with platform ‘Flow Hospitality’
• Growth opportunities within both restaurants in the company
• To celebrate you passing probation you will be offered a Complimentary meal for 2
• 50% discount in each restaurant within the group (Franco’s and Wiltons)
• Company pension scheme & Company sickness pay
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• Delicious meals whilst on duty
• Recommend a friend Scheme
• Employee of the month and the year rewards
• Annual staff party

Who are we?

Since Wiltons was established in 1742, it has consistently enjoyed a reputation as the epitome of fine British dining in London. Located on Jermyn Street between Green Park and Piccadilly, Wiltons is a family‑owned restaurant with a sister venue: Franco’s also on Jermyn Street. Both are managed by Director Jason Phillips who has worked at the Savoy, the Avenue and C London.

Wiltons combines a modern philosophy on service with all that is traditionally British to create the perfect dining experience. The atmosphere is perfectly matched with the immaculately prepared wild fish, shellfish, and game in season and meat dishes sourced from the finest farms.

The restaurant compromises of a bar area, a main dining room divided in 3 sections and a Private Dining room named the Jimmy Mark’s Room that can also be used as additional seating for the restaurant. Wiltons is open for lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday and dinner on Saturdays. For more information, please visit our website www.wiltons.co.uk.

What can you bring to the team?

• Previous experience as a Bartender/Wine Waiter in a similar establishment, catering for 80 to 100 covers during each service
• Good management, training and delegation skills as you will be responsible for your section
• Extensive knowledge of spirits, wines, aperitifs, digestifs, wine & food pairings
• Understanding of the winemaking process
• Motivation, commitment, success orientated with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Enthusiasm, drive & desire to learn
• WSET certification or equivalent would be beneficial

Right to work in the UK is a requirement. Please note we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for the moment.

Note that offering quoted reflects the National Minimum Wage increase as of 1st April 2025 and is for age bracket 21 years old and over.

Applications without a CV will not be considered. If you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, your application is unlikely to have been successful on this occasion.