Head Sommelier

Location

Windermere, Cumbria | United Kingdom

Job description

Job description

Salary: up to £38,000

Performance-related bonus of up to £4,200 per year

Accommodation: subsidised accommodation available on site or in local town

Staff transport: provided free between staff houses and hotel

Hours: 45 per week

We're looking for a Head Sommelier to join the Gilpin Hotel, a 5 star hotel based near Windermere.

We have two beautiful on site restaurants, and to complement our food offerings, we're looking for passionate individuals who have an interest for mixology, wine and Champagne. There will be a lot of guest contact, so it's crucial that you love that side of the job too!

THE ROLE OF HEAD SOMMELIER

You will also work closely with our Executive Head Chef and Restaurant Manager creating suitable wine pairings for our restaurants, to delight our guests by helping them choose the best wine to complement their food.

• Work with the chefs to ensure our aperitifs, digestifs and wine is aligned to our food and guest's tastes.

• Recommend food and wine pairings - advising guests on wines to suit their personal tastes and food choices.

• Inform guests about different varieties of wines and prices.

• Ensure wines are served at the right temperature and within the proper glassware.

• Serve water, aperitifs, digestifs and wine, and clearing and replacing glassware as required.

• Manage wine cellar and ensure it’s fully-stocked.

• Store open bottles properly to maintain correct tastes.

• Ensure appropriate supply of clean glasswear at all time.

• Update waiting staff on available wines.

SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel

Ollie Bridgwater – Executive Chef – One Michelin Star

Ollie has created his own unique Lake District restaurant with sourcing, local produce and sustainability at the top of his agenda, topped with a sprinkling of culinary magic and storytelling that pushes the boundaries of what diners have come to expect. “SOURCE is a fun, vibrant restaurant that provides a great place to come & have an amazing, inspiring experience, and at the same time providing a professional engaging place for people to work in & be a part of.”

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£38k per annum