Junior Sommelier- Michelin-starred restaurant
Fulltime and part-time roles available. Sundays and Mondays off
Restaurant Overview:
A Michelin Starred British Tasting Menu experience, for Lunch & Dinner, hidden in London’s Smithfield, overlooking the historical Church of St Bartholomew the Great. Received its first Michelin star in under 6 months from opening.
The Restaurant St. Barts experience is a celebration of the world-class seasonal produce found across the British Isles at that particular time of year. Our early Spring menu includes Chinese Water Deer, Halibut, Native Blue Lobster, Exmoor Caviar, Wiltshire Truffles, British Wasabi, amongst regeneratively farmed vegetables, foraged ingredients & more.
Our curated drinks list offers a selection of classic cocktails, local beers, natural cider, premium spirits and an Award Winning wine list (StarWine Best UK Short List).
The list focuses on sustainable wines from both well-renowned domaines and exciting artisanal producers. We serve optional drinks pairings to accompany the experience.
Skills & Experience for the job
- A love of wine and food! A good understanding of the wine regions of the world plus a love/keen interest in natural/low intervention production methods.
- WSET 2 as a minimum
- Personable & Confident. This is a small restaurant where you interact on a very personal level with everyone involved; all members of the kitchen & FoH teams, the owners & most importantly the guests. Your attitude and openness is the most important thing for us.
- Ideally experience running/working with Tasting Menus.
- Understanding of Seasonal British ingredients.
Responsibilities
- Taking wine orders
- Explaining dishes to guests
- Personal & professional service of tasting menu and wine
- Managing general cleanliness and set-up of FoH areas
Other Benefits:
- Good working hours with flexible holiday.
- Every Sunday and Monday off.
- Integral part in establishing the reputation of this exciting project.
- Fantastic progression opportunities across the company.
- Cost-price produce from some of the worlds best producers, incl. all wine, drinks & food.
- Complimentary & delicious daily ‘Family Meals’ plus drinks including tea & coffee