The River Restaurant is a beautifully classic, yet stylish and relaxed all-day dining restaurant in the heart of the Savoy Hotel, with panoramic views across the River Thames, and achieving two AA Rosettes since 2023. Showcasing the very best shellfish and seafood the UK has to offer, from fresh oysters, ceviche, and caviar served at the centre-piece raw bar, to an incredible a la carte menu.
What you do as a Sommelier:
- You pride yourself on having a great understanding of wine and guests, recommending and selling wines to our guests that will complement their tastes and meal, creating a memorable guest experience
- You ideally hold WSET L2 qualification or equivalent
- You are eager to learn from the Head Sommelier and support senior members of the team
- You are confident in training, developing, and passing on your wine knowledge to the more junior members of the team
- You naturally enjoy building rapport with others and working as part of a team
- You are keen to use your interpersonal and organizational skills, energy, and passion for wine and beverage to ensure the highest standards are constantly achieved
What we offer you:
- Competitive Pay Rate
- Access to world-class training and development programs; from WSET accreditation (level 1,2,& 3) to Masterclasses and International Wine Trips
- Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday
- Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally
- Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment
- A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants
- 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family
- 30% discount for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants
- Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels.
- Wellhub – discounted membership and access to hundreds of gyms, studios, fitness classes and wellness apps
- MYNDUP – you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy.
- Meals on duty
- 50% off an annual CODE membership
If you have a love for wine, a passion for creating memorable guests experiences, and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class restaurant group, we would love to hear from you.
We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to progress those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.