Assistant Restaurant Manager/ Head Sommelier

Description:

Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier - Luxury Country House Hotel in Michelin Listed Venue

This Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier role in North Wales is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional with a genuine passion for world wines, spirits and high-quality guest service.

Set within a luxury country house hotel, this is a rare opportunity to join an award-winning hospitality company known for investing in people, supporting development and creating real progression across its wider collection of venues.

The role

Based in North Wales, this hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier position will support the day-to-day running of a fine dining Michelin Listed restaurant while taking responsibility for wine service, guest recommendations and team development.

You'll be joining a highly experienced, award-winning leadership team with a strong family philosophy, high standards and a supportive working culture.

Why apply for this role?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop both your restaurant management and wine career in a highly regarded luxury country house hotel environment.

Benefits include:

Package up to £40,000 including gratuities
Approx. £4,000 per annum in gratuities through Tronc
Company pension through NEST
Eligible for employee profit share scheme
Tailored training and development plan
Financial support for professional qualifications
Meals provided whilst on duty
Long service holiday benefit
Milestone rewards programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action
30% staff discount on food and beverage across the group
Employee, friends and family room rates
Vast scope for career progression across the wider award winning companyKey Responsibilities

Support daily restaurant operations and lead from the front
Oversee the wine programme, wine service and guest recommendations
Deliver sincere, polished and memorable guest experiences
Train and develop the team around service standards and product knowledge
Maintain high standards in a quality-led, fine dining environment
Work closely with senior management to continually improve service deliveryWhat we're looking for

This role will suit an Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier, or a Head Sommelier with the confidence to support restaurant management duties.

You'll bring:

Experience as a Head Sommelier or in a similar high-end restaurant role
A strong background in fine dining or high-quality hotel restaurants
Passion for world wines and spirits
WSET Level 3 and/or CMS preferred
A genuine hospitality mindset and passion for sincere customer experience
Great people skills and a team-focused approach
A resilient, hardworking and professional attitudeImportant Information

Relocation to North Wales may be required

Due to the location, own transport may be required

You must have the right to work in the UK

If you're looking for an Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier role in North Wales with real progression, responsibility and the chance to grow within an award-winning hospitality company, this could be your next move.

Apply now - we'd love to hear from you.

Job Number │ (phone number removed) INDF&B
Location │ North Wales
Role │ Assistant Restaurant Manager / Head Sommelier

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