Sommelier

Step Into Your Dream Role as a Sommelier at Il Gattopardo!

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where every day brings a new challenge? Il Gattopardo, launched in September 2023 in the heart of Mayfair, is looking for a talentedSommelier with strong bartending skillsto join our front-of-house team.

We blend Italy's rich culinary heritage with London's vibrant energy, creating unforgettable dining experiences using the finest ingredients. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a supportive and high-energy team.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance:We're committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between work and life.
• Staff Meals:Enjoy delicious meals prepared by our talented chefs during your shift.
• Uniform Provided:Feel confident in a uniform we provide, or a tailored suit allowance for management.
• Birthday Off:Take an extra paid day off to celebrate your special day.
• £500 Refer-a-Friend Bonus:Recommend a friend to join our team and earn a generous bonus.
• Career Growth:Join a hospitality group that supports your growth and offers exciting opportunities for progression.

About the Role

• Provide expert guidance to guests, delivering an exceptional wine service experience that complements our modern Italian cuisine.
• Assist in maintaining the wine cellar, including stock control, storage, and inventory management.
• Support the bar operation when required, demonstrating confident bartending skills and knowledge of cocktails, spirits, and beverage service.
• Prepare and serve cocktails, spirits, aperitifs, and other beverages to the highest service standards when supporting the bar team.
• Collaborate closely with the Head Sommelier, bar team, and front-of-house staff to deliver excellence across the beverage program.
• Enhance guests’ dining experiences through your passion for wine, refined service, bartending ability, and deep product knowledge.

Key Criteria

• Have previous experience as aSommelier or Bartender in a similar high-end beverage service rolewithin a luxury restaurant or hotel environment.
• Previous bartending experience is required, with a strong understanding of cocktails, spirits, liqueurs, aperitifs, and general bar operations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Italian wines and global wine regions; formal wine qualifications (WSET or equivalent) are preferred.
• Be confident working across both wine and bar service, with the ability to move between sommelier and bartending responsibilities as required.
• Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills, with confidence in collaborating effectively across restaurant and bar teams.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment.
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, attention to detail, and service when working in both the restaurant and bar areas.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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