Sommelier

at  The Reform Club

The Reform Club is a prestigious private members’ club located in the heart of London, known for its rich history and exceptional hospitality. We pride ourselves on offering our members only the finest experiences, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Sommelier to join our talented team.

THE ROLE

The job is for a full-time Sommelier at a prestigious venue in London. The role involves ensuring high-quality service, capable to manage a wine station, in the dining areas during lunch and dinner. The ideal candidate should be passionate about beverage products, food and customer service and be a team player. This full-time role will be required to work 40 hours per week (three split shifts, and two straight shifts), Monday to Friday, with shifts between 10 am and 3 pm and 6 pm and 11 pm. There are opportunities for extra hours at private and special Club events.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Sommelier, ideally in a fine dining environment
• Qualified to WSET level 3 or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of grape varieties, wine regions, wine-producing countries and food and wine pairing
• A genuine passion to learn about wine and its relationship with food
• Exceptional communication skills and a good level of spoken and written English
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work collaboratively

TYPICAL DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Provide expert wine recommendations to our guests, enhancing their dining experience.
• Capable to manage a wine station
• Ensure glassware and mis en place are maintained at the highest standard
• Opening and closing duties, including requisition, setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment
• Organising and cleaning storage areas
• Introducing the wines by the glass selection to the floor team
• Committed to attend one hour per week on for Sommelier meeting/training

THE SOMMELIER ROLE COMES WITH:

• Competitive salary plus up to £35,240 per year, including bonus
• Highly sociable working hours, with weekends, bank holidays and the whole Christmas period off.
• Opportunity to earn overtime at special events, particularly at weekends.
• Employer Funded Health Cash Plan;
• Generous holiday allowance increasing with length of service;
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions;
• Season Ticket loan;
• Meals on duty;
• Free uniform and laundry thereof;
• Occupational health service;
• A dynamic and supportive work environment within a prestigious club.
• Training and development opportunities via experienced, highly qualified managers, as well as a generous budget for external and statutory training.