The Waterside Inn is an awarded Michelin star family-run restaurant with rooms, with a steadfast team of staff and a dedicated Chef Patron, Alain Roux, at its helm, always looking to the future yet remaining true to its founding principles. To find out more go to our website www.waterside-inn.co.uk

We are looking for a full-time Assistant Junior Sommelier to join our dynamic team.

Reporting to: Mr Frederic Poulette the General Manager.

Hours: Working week – Wednesday to Sunday lunch-time – 55 hours a week.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Head Sommelier in developing our food and wine pairings and providing wine knowledge and training to the Front-of-House team
  • Assisting in management of our 1300-bin wine list and cellar, all of which are available by the glass
  • Being the face of The Waterside Inn in the restaurant. Delivering our ethos and values to ensure a memorable customer experience
  • Providing the attention to detail that we need to push standards forward
  • Ensuring high levels of customer service at all times to always meet our guest’s expectations to enhance and maintain The Waterside Inn reputation
  • Building a strong product knowledge so our food, beverages and ethos can be communicated to guests
  • Working with the FOH management and kitchen to ensure clear communication to enhance the guest experience

Characteristics

  • Be a team player
  • A great communicator
  • Precise on detail and have great customer service skills

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of relative Michelin star experience required
  • English language essential.
  • EU Settlement Status required if applicable.

Growth

The successful applicant will be provided with a good competitive salary (based on experience). Depending, on your work performance there is a possibility of promotion and growth.

Rest Days

  • All day Monday & Tuesday and Sunday evenings
  • Staff Set Annual Holidays: Summer 2- week holidays from the 14 August 2023 to 28th August 2023
  • December & January annual holidays from the 19th of December 2023 until the Reopening on January 17th January 2024 – 18th January 2024

Benefits

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food on site
  • Gym membership
  • Tips
  • Annual staff party
  • Staff accommodation can be arranged for a short-term basis