Sommelier / Junior Sommelier

Sommelier Edit Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed restaurant in London seeks a Junior Sommelier or Sommelier to join its team. The successful candidate will have solid experience in hospitality with a passion for wine and sake, and will be responsible for delivering exceptional service, maintaining beverages, and training staff. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered, including cost support for industry qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Training and workshops

Two high-quality staff meals

Support for WSET or CMS exams

Qualifications

• Background in service and hospitality is essential.
• Experience working with wines in fine-dining settings preferred.
• Prior knowledge of wine and/or sake is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding service by recommending and serving beverages.
• Maintain stock levels and conduct storage management.
• Assist in training staff and managing the cellar.

Skills

Service skills

Wine knowledge

Teamwork

Education

WSET Level 2 or 3

Job description

Dinings SW3 is looking to recruit a Junior Sommelier or Sommelier to join our team. The successful candidate will have a background of service and hospitality and have some experience working with wines in a fine-dining/restaurant setting. Prior knowledge of wine and/or sake is beneficial to being successful for this role, with WSET Level 2 or 3 preferred (or CMS Introductory/ASI Level 1). You will be working as a part of a team of 3 sommeliers.About us:Dinings SW3 is a 70-seat Japanese Izakaya-style restaurant in the heart of Chelsea that serves Japanese food with a focus on European ingredients and sustainability. We have a high-quality wine list of 200 references, mostly focussing on classic producers from the Old World with gems from the New World, as well as one of the largest sake lists in London, with many options by the glass. The wine list is always being updated, and we are proud to have been runner-up for the best UK wine list at the Star Wine List UK for 2 years running, as well as winning an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator 2025.What the role entails:

• Delivering outstanding service to our guests by recommending and serving wines, sakes and cocktails.
• Help maintain stock levels, assisting with deliveries.
• Helping conduct trainings for other members of staff when required.
• Maintaining a complete and up-to-date beverages list.
• Ensuring glassware for wine service is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Taking an interest in the food and service standards; rolling up your sleeves and helping other departments when required.
• Managing the cellar and wine storages, keeping them tidy, organised and hygienic.
• Assisting the Head Sommelier with stocktake.
• Being true to, and embodying, our values as a company.

What we offer you:

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Constant development on your wine and sake knowledge through trainings and workshops with industry leading professionals
• Opportunities to attend trade tastings and wine lunches with suppliers, helping to develop the list at the restaurant.
• Ability to purchase wine at cost through the restaurant after the end of your probation period.
• Two high-quality staff meals per day whilst on shift.
• Support with professional development including cost of WSET or CMS exams.
• Working with a friendly and engaged team of professionals who are passionate about hospitality.
• Opportunities for working and planning special events, such as wine dinners and tasting menus, as well as becoming involved with overseas ventures for the restaurant.

Job Type: Full-timePay: £33,000.00-£36,000.00 per year